Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of German rap with "tempo" by Sampagne, badchieff, and CRO! This catchy track, with its infectious Amapiano-inspired beats, offers a fantastic way to experience contemporary German language in a fun and relatable context. You'll learn modern colloquialisms and expressions as you follow the artists' tales of city life and enjoying every moment. Its relaxed, summery vibe makes it an engaging listen, providing an authentic glimpse into current German music and culture.
Key Vocabulary
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Tempo /ˈtɛmpo/ A2 |
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Zeit /tsaɪ̯t/ A1 |
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Stadt /ʃtat/ A1 |
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laufen /ˈlaʊ̯fən/ B1 |
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wissen /ˈvɪsən/ B1 |
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Himmel /ˈhɪməl/ A2 |
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Nacht /naxt/ A1 |
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Fehler /ˈfeːlɐ/ B1 |
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regeln /ˈʁeːɡl̩n/ B2 |
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fahren /ˈfaːʁən/ A1 |
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Tesla /ˈtɛsla/ B2 |
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Gokart /ˈɡoːkaʁt/ B2 |
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Tonart /ˈtoːnaʁt/ C1 |
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Auge /ˈaʊ̯ɡə/ A1 |
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Herz /hɛʁts/ A1 |
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lieben /ˈliːbən/ A1 |
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Lüge /ˈlyːɡə/ B2 |
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Übersee /ˈyːbɐzeː/ C1 |
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bunt /bʊnt/ A2 |
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verschwenderisch /fɛɐ̯ˈʃvɛndɐɪʃ/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Komm, wir erhöh'n das Tempo (oh, oh), yeah
➔ Imperative mood
➔ The phrase "Komm" is in the imperative mood, used to give a direct command to someone to "come".
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Wir sind zu turned-on
➔ Present tense
➔ The phrase "Wir sind" is in the present tense, indicating a current state of being.
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Weiß nicht, was
➔ Subordinating conjunction 'was'
➔ "was" is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a dependent clause about not knowing something.
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Ich hab mich in dein'n Augen verlorn
➔ Perfect tense
➔ The phrase "Ich hab" is in the perfect tense, indicating a past action that has relevance to the present.
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Zeit vergeht schneller, wenn du liebst, was du machst
➔ Conditional clause
➔ The phrase "wenn du liebst" introduces a conditional clause, indicating a situation where one thing depends on another.
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Ich kann mit deiner Lüge leben, hab sie überseh'n
➔ Present tense with modal verb
➔ The phrase "Ich kann" is present tense with a modal verb indicating capability or possibility.
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Ich fahr von Mitte bis Winterfeldtplatz
➔ Prepositional phrases
➔ The phrase "von Mitte bis Winterfeldtplatz" is an example of a prepositional phrase that indicates a route or destination.
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Babe, ich glaub, ich hab mich in dein'n Augen verlorn
➔ Indirect speech
➔ The phrase "ich glaub" indicates the use of indirect speech, where the speaker reports their feelings or beliefs.
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