Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw and unapologetic world of German hip-hop with SXTN's "Vorstadtjunge." This track offers a direct and unfiltered look at street narratives and German urban slang. Through its provocative storytelling and powerful delivery, you can explore colloquial expressions, strong emotional language, and the vibrant, often confrontational, rhythm of German rap. Learning the language through "Vorstadtjunge" provides an authentic cultural insight and a dynamic way to grasp contemporary German vocabulary and expression.
Key Vocabulary
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Gangster ˈɡaŋstɐ A1 |
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Vorstadtjunge ˈfoːɐ̯ʃtatˌjʊŋə A1 |
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lungerte ˈlʊŋɐtə B1 |
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Knirps knɪrps A2 |
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Scheich ʃaɪ̯ç B1 |
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Messer ˈmɛsɐ A1 |
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Lederjacke ˈleːdɐˌʒakə A2 |
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schneidet ˈʃnaɪ̯dət A1 |
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Klatsche ˈklatʃə B1 |
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Waffe ˈvafə A1 |
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Koks kɔks B1 |
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Batzen ˈbatsən B1 |
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Rolex ˈrɔlɛks A1 |
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Fresse ˈfrɛsə B1 |
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Knast knaːst A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Er ist ein Gangster, ein motherfucking Gangster
➔ Comma usage for apposition
➔ The comma after 'Gangster' separates the appositive phrase 'ein motherfucking Gangster', which renames or explains the noun.
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Dort lungerte ein kleiner Knirps
➔ Past tense with 'lungerte' (colloquial form)
➔ The verb 'lungerte' is a colloquial past tense form, equivalent to 'lungern', meaning to loiter.
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Was bei ihm sonst keiner wird
➔ Subordinate clause with 'was'
➔ The clause 'was bei ihm sonst keiner wird' is a subordinate clause introduced by 'was', expressing a condition or circumstance.
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Messer in der Tasche seiner schwarzen Lederjacke
➔ Genitive case
➔ The phrase uses the genitive case 'seiner schwarzen Lederjacke' to show possession (the pocket of his black leather jacket).
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Und er schneidet sich ins Fleisch, denn er findet sich zu weich
➔ Conjunctive adverb 'denn'
➔ The conjunctive adverb 'denn' is used to introduce a reason or explanation for the previous clause.
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Er macht mit Drogen sein Cash, er versteht was vom Geschäft
➔ Separable verb prefix 'versteht was vom'
➔ The phrase 'versteht was vom Geschäft' uses a separable verb prefix, meaning 'to understand something about the business'.
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Vollgeladene Waffe immer safe (immer safe)
➔ Adverbial phrase 'immer safe'
➔ The adverbial phrase 'immer safe' modifies the adjective 'vollgeladene' to emphasize that the weapon is always secure.
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Große Fresse (Fresse) und es gibt Schläge mit Gürtel
➔ Parentheses for emphasis
➔ The parentheses around 'Fresse' are used to emphasize the repetition of the word for added impact.
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