Lyrics & Translation
Discover the enduring power of Matthias Reim's "Verdammt, ich lieb dich." This classic German Schlager hit offers a raw and emotional exploration of love's complexities, making it a perfect gateway to understanding German lyrical themes of passion, heartache, and resilience.
Key Vocabulary
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lieb /liːp/ A1 |
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brauchen /ˈbʁaʊ̯χən/ A1 |
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wollen /ˈvɔlən/ A1 |
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verlieren /fɛɐ̯ˈliːʁən/ B1 |
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Straße /ˈʃtraːsə/ A1 |
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Mitternacht /ˈmɪtɐˌnaχt/ B1 |
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Tresen /ˈtʁeːzn̩/ B2 |
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Bier /biːɐ̯/ A1 |
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Typ /tyːp/ A2 |
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Bär /bɛːɐ̯/ A1 |
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Frau /fraʊ/ A1 |
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Ruh /ʁuː/ B2 |
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Stich /ʃtɪç/ C1 |
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Welt /vɛlt/ A2 |
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Telefon /teleˈfoːn/ A1 |
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Mann /man/ A1 |
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frei /fʁaɪ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ich ziehe durch die Straßen bis nach Mitternacht
➔ Use of the present tense with 'ziehen' to describe ongoing movement.
➔ The verb '**ziehe**' is in the present tense, indicating an ongoing action.
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Hab das früher auch gern gemacht
➔ Use of the perfect tense with 'haben' + past participle to express past activity.
➔ The phrase '**hab gemacht**' is in the perfect tense indicating completed past activity.
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Ich sitz am Tresen, trinke noch 'n Bier
➔ Use of the present tense with 'sitzen' and 'trinken' to describe current actions.
➔ The verbs '**sitz**' and '**trinke**' are in the present tense, indicating current actions.
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Gegenüber sitzt 'n Typ wie 'n Bär
➔ Use of the present tense with 'sitzt' to describe current location or situation.
➔ The verb '**sitzt**' is in the present tense, describing a current position.
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Und ich denke schon wieder nur an dich
➔ Use of the present tense with 'denke' to express ongoing thoughts.
➔ The verb '**denke**' is in the present tense, indicating current ongoing thoughts.
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Verdammt, ich lieb dich, ich lieb dich nicht
➔ Contrasting the present tense forms in the phrase to express internal conflict.
➔ The repetition with 'lieb' and 'nicht' contrasts feelings, showing internal conflict.
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Ich will dich nicht verlier'n
➔ Use of the modal 'will' with infinitive 'verlieren' to express desire or intention.
➔ The verb '**will**' expresses intention or desire, combined with the infinitive '**verlieren**' (to lose).
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