Zusammen – Bilingual Lyrics German/English
Lyrics & Translation
Explore the vibrant German hip-hop track 'Zusammen' by Die Fantastischen Vier featuring Clueso. This song, with its catchy beats and lyrics about unity, offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in contemporary German culture and language. Learn about the power of togetherness through its relatable themes and engaging narrative, making it a special piece for both music lovers and language learners.
Key Vocabulary
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zusammen /tsuˈzamən/ A2 |
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feiern /ˈfaɪ̯ɐn/ B1 |
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tassen /ˈtasn̩/ A2 |
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flossen /ˈflɔsn̩/ A2 |
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feier /ˈfaɪ̯ɐ/ B1 |
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morgengrauen /ˈmɔʁgŋˌʁaʊ̯ən/ B2 |
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begeistern /bəˈɡaɪstəʁn/ B2 |
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herz /hɛʁt/ A2 |
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leben /ˈleːbən/ A2 |
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freundschaft /ˈfʁɔʏntʃaft/ B2 |
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vertrauen /fɛɐ̯ˈtʁaʊ̯ən/ B2 |
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dichtung /ˈdɪçtʊŋ/ B2 |
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morgen /ˈmɔʁɡn̩/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Sowas schaffen wir nur zusammen
➔ Modal particle "nur" modifying the scope of "zusammen"
➔ The particle "nur" (only) emphasizes that we can only achieve "that" (sowas) together. Without "nur", it would just mean we can achieve it together, not exclusively.
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Wir sind zusammen groß
➔ Adjective used as adverb after the verb "sein"
➔ "Groß" is an adjective but functions adverbially modifying how "wir" (we) are. Meaning we are big, or we are great, together.
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Komm lass 'n bisschen noch zusammen bleiben
➔ Imperative with ellipsis and shortened form ('n) of "ein" (a bit)
➔ "Komm, lass uns" is shortened to "Komm lass". "Ein bisschen" (a little bit) is shortened to "'n bisschen". It means: Come on, let's stay together a bit longer.
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Wenn ich sag: "So wie Topf und Deckel"
➔ Subjunctive I (Konjunktiv I) in reported speech (")
➔ The subjunctive I (sag:) is used to indicate reported speech or indirect speech. It shows that the speaker is reporting what they are saying, rather than stating a fact.
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So wie alt und grau, so wie nie abgehauen
➔ Comparative construction "so wie..."
➔ "So wie" introduces a comparison. "So wie alt und grau" means as old and gray. "So wie nie abgehauen" means like never having left (deserted). The construction emphasizes the closeness.
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Weil nichts dazwischen passt
➔ Relative pronoun "dazwischen" referring to an implied space or relationship.
➔ "Dazwischen" literally means "in between" or "between them". Here it refers to the connection or bond the song talks about. Nothing fits in between, meaning nothing can break or come between that bond.
Album: The Liechtenstein Tapes
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