Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the whimsical world of Gummibär with "YIPPA YAPPA BANGA"! This catchy tune offers a delightful way to learn English through its simple, repetitive lyrics and upbeat rhythm. Perfect for children and anyone who enjoys a lighthearted musical experience, this song is sure to bring a smile to your face and get you dancing.
[English]
I'm a bangaDinga-donga-banga
I'm a banga
I'm a banga man
I'm a banga
Dinga-donga-banga
I'm a banga
I'm a banga man
La la la
Pari-da-di-ra-ra
La la la
Pari-da-di-ra-ra
Na-na-na-na-na
Brjip-pa-yap-pa-ya-ya
Na-na-na-na-na
Brjip-pa-yap-pa-ya-ya
Melu-belu-belu
Melu-belu
Ay-ay-ay-ay-pyop
Melu-belu-belu
Melu-belu
Ay-ay-ay-ay-pyop
Na-na-na-na-na
Brjip-pa-yap-pa-ya-ya
Na-na-na-na-na
Brjip-pa-yap-pa-ya-ya
La la la
Pari-da-di-ra-ra
La la la
Pari-da-di-ra-ra
Na-na-na-na-na
Brjip-pa-yap-pa-ya-ya
Na-na-na-na-na
Brjip-pa-yap-pa-ya-ya
I'm a banga
Dinga-donga-banga
I'm a banga
I'm a banga man
I'm a banga
Dinga-donga-banga
I'm a banga
I'm a banga man
La la la
Pari-da-di-ra-ra
La la la
Pari-da-di-ra-ra
Na-na-na-na-na
Brjip-pa-yap-pa-ya-ya
Na-na-na-na-na
Brjip-pa-yap-pa-ya-ya
La la la
Pari-da-di-ra-ra
La la la
Pari-da-di-ra-ra
Na-na-na-na-na
Brjip-pa-yap-pa-ya-ya
Na-na-na-na-na
Brjip-pa-yap-pa-ya-ya
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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I'm a banga
➔ Simple present of the verb *to be* (am) with a subject pronoun and an indefinite article + noun as a predicative complement.
➔ The word "I'm" is the contraction of "I am", showing the subject and the verb; "a" introduces the noun "banga" as a predicative complement.
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I'm a banga man
➔ Simple present of *to be* with a compound predicative noun phrase (a + noun + noun).
➔ The phrase "a banga man" combines two nouns; "banga" modifies "man", forming a compound predicative noun phrase.
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I'm a banga
➔ Present simple of *to be* with a predicative noun; the structure emphasizes identity.
➔ "I'm" (= I am) links the subject to the noun "banga", indicating identity.
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I'm a banga man
➔ Simple present of *to be* with a complex nominal predicate; the second noun functions as a head noun.
➔ "man" is the head noun of the phrase "banga man", while "banga" modifies it.
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I'm a banga
➔ Use of the indefinite article "a" before a singular countable noun.
➔ The word "a" marks "banga" as a singular, non‑specific entity.
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I'm a banga man
➔ Contraction "I'm" combines the pronoun and the verb, a common spoken form.
➔ "I'm" = "I am"; the contraction drops the space and the vowel in "am".
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I'm a banga
➔ The sentence follows the Subject‑Verb‑Complement order typical of English declarative sentences.
➔ "I'm" (subject + verb) is followed by the complement "a banga".
