Tränen aus Kajal – Bilingual Lyrics German/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Tränen /ˈtʁɛːnən/ A2 |
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schwarz /ʃvaʁts/ A2 |
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Nacht /naχt/ A1 |
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denken /ˈdɛŋkən/ A2 |
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allein /aˈlaɪn/ A2 |
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schlaf /ʃla:f/ A2 |
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vergessen /fɛʁˈɡɛsən/ B1 |
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bedeutet /bəˈdɔʏtət/ B1 |
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freunde /ˈfʁɔʏndə/ A1 |
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will /vɪl/ A1 |
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bleibt /blaɪpt/ B1 |
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wünschen /ˈvʏnʃən/ B1 |
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alle /ˈaːlə/ A1 |
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gut /ɡuːt/ A1 |
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Seele /ˈzeːlə/ B2 |
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Entzug /ˈɛnt͡suːk/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Nach allem, was war, bist du nicht mehr da
➔ Relative clause with 'was'
➔ The phrase "was war" functions as a relative clause, meaning "what was". The sentence translates to "After all that was, you are no longer here."
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Und ich wünschte, du wärst mir egal
➔ Subjunctive II (Konjunktiv II) expressing a wish
➔ "wärst" is the Konjunktiv II form of "sein" (to be), used to express a wish or unreal condition. It translates to "and I wish you were indifferent to me".
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bringst mich um den Schlaf
➔ Idiomatic expression with 'um' + accusative object
➔ The expression "um den Schlaf bringen" means "to deprive someone of sleep" or "to rob someone of sleep". 'Um' in this context means 'around' or 'for', suggesting the loss.
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Ich weiß genau, dass es vorbei ist
➔ Subordinate clause with 'dass'
➔ 'dass' introduces a subordinate clause. In this case, it introduces the clause that states the speaker knows the relationship is over.
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Doch ich wollte niemals, dass es endet
➔ Subjunctive I (Konjunktiv I) in reported speech/indirect speech, 'endet' implied.
➔ While not explicitly Konjunktiv I in form, the sentiment echoes a wish or a reported state. 'endet' (should end) expresses that the end of the relationship was not the desired outcome.
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Fühlt sich an wie so 'n scheiß Entzug, ey
➔ Comparison using 'wie' and colloquial language ('so 'n', 'scheiß', 'ey')
➔ 'Wie' is used for comparison (like). The colloquialisms add emphasis and emotional intensity ('so 'n' = such a, 'scheiß' = shitty, 'ey' = interjection). It feels like such a shitty withdrawal.
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Ich soll doch endlich wieder frei sein
➔ Modal verb 'sollen' expressing an expectation or instruction (from others). Adverb 'endlich'
➔ 'Sollen' here implies that others are telling the speaker she should finally be free (from the relationship). 'Endlich' reinforces the sense of 'finally, at last'.
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Denke nur an dich, doch bin dir scheißegal
➔ Use of 'doch' to contrast the two parts of the sentence, colloquial 'scheißegal'
➔ 'Doch' introduces a contrast. The speaker is constantly thinking of the other person, but they are completely indifferent to the speaker. 'Scheißegal' means 'don't give a shit' and is very informal.