Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the captivating world of German indie-pop with Von Wegen Lisbeth's 'Westkreuz'. This song offers a unique linguistic journey, showcasing relatable narratives about urban life and personal emotions with witty, often ironic German lyrics. You'll discover how the band masterfully blends everyday observations with heartfelt sentiments, making it a perfect song to grasp colloquial expressions and the band's distinctive storytelling in German.
Key Vocabulary
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app /æp/ A2 |
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rauch /raʊ̯x/ B1 |
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kippen /ˈkɪpən/ B2 |
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sparen /ˈʃpaːrən/ A2 |
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kriegen /ˈkʁiːɡn̩/ B1 |
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wechseln /ˈvɛksl̩n/ B2 |
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ander /ˈandər/ B1 |
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orte /ˈɔʁtə/ B1 |
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verbinden /fɜɐ̯ˈbɪndn̩/ B2 |
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finden /ˈfɪndn̩/ A2 |
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doll /dɔl/ B2 |
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vermissen /fɛɐ̯ˈmɪsən/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Wenn meine neue App recht hat
➔ Conditional clause with 'wenn' + present tense
➔ The word **'wenn'** introduces a condition, and the verb **'hat'** is in the present tense, indicating a real or possible situation.
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Da spar' ich 2,30€
➔ Use of 'da' for cause or reason + verb in the present tense
➔ The word **'da'** indicates the reason or cause for saving money, with **'spar'** (to save) in the present tense.
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Der Döner ist jetzt 'n Friseursalon
➔ Use of 'n' as a colloquial abbreviation of 'einen' (a/an) with the noun
➔ The colloquial **'n'** stands for **'ein'** or **'einen'** in the nominative or accusative case, used before the noun **'Friseursalon'**.
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Und du weißt nichts davon
➔ Use of 'davon' as a pronoun, meaning 'of it' or 'about it'
➔ The pronoun **'davon'** replaces the phrase **'von it'**, meaning 'about it' or 'of it', referring to the previous idea.
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Der Fahrstuhl am Westkreuz Riecht noch immer nach Pisse
➔ Use of 'nach' with dative to indicate 'smelling of' or 'after'
➔ The preposition **'nach'** is used with the dative case to express 'smelling of' or 'after', indicating the smell or the location.
Same Singer
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Westkreuz
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