Wir Sind Groß – Bilingual Lyrics German/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Strick /ʃtʁɪk/ B1 |
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Pedale /peˈdaːlə/ A2 |
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Rücken /ˈʁʏkən/ A2 |
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Zeit /tsaɪt/ A1 |
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Welt /vɛlt/ A1 |
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leben /ˈleːbən/ A1 |
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fliegen /ˈfliːɡən/ A2 |
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jung /jʊŋ/ A1 |
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klein /klaɪn/ A1 |
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bunt /bʊnt/ B1 |
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schreiben /ˈʃraɪbən/ A2 |
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Fehler /ˈfeːlɐ/ B1 |
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Himmel /ˈhɪməl/ A2 |
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Sinn /zɪn/ B2 |
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Bande /ˈbandə/ B1 |
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Richtung /ˈʁɪçtʊŋ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Wir könn'n das Buch selber schreiben
➔ Use of modal verb 'können' in the present tense with contraction
➔ The verb 'können' (can) is used here to express ability or possibility, combined with a contracted form to give a colloquial tone.
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Für immer jung und zeitlos
➔ Use of adjectives with 'und' (and) to form a compound phrase
➔ The adjectives 'jung' (young) and 'zeitlos' (timeless) are joined by 'und' to describe a continuous or lasting quality.
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Wir fliegen weg, denn wir leben hoch
➔ Use of 'denn' as a coordinating conjunction meaning 'because'
➔ 'Denn' introduces the reason or cause for the action in the main clause, linking the two parts.
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Die Welt ist klein und wir sind groß
➔ Use of 'und' to coordinate two adjectives or nouns linked to the subject
➔ The conjunction 'und' links two descriptive adjectives or noun phrases, emphasizing contrast or balance.
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Einfach so, wir müssen nix beweisen
➔ Use of 'einfach so' as an idiomatic phrase meaning 'just like that', and 'müssen nix beweisen' with colloquial negation
➔ 'Einfach so' is an idiomatic phrase meaning 'just like that', implying spontaneity or simplicity, and 'müssen nix beweisen' means 'don't have to prove anything' colloquially.
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Paar Stunden Richtung Süden und wir sehen das Meer
➔ Use of 'Paar Stunden' with 'und' to connect two ideas, and 'sehen' as a present tense verb
➔ 'Paar Stunden' means 'a couple of hours', indicating a short duration, and 'sehen' is the verb 'to see' in the present tense, describing an impending action.