Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw and emotive storytelling of Namika's "Wenn sie kommen" to not only appreciate its powerful social commentary but also to immerse yourself in authentic German. This song offers a compelling narrative about a street child's struggle, making it an excellent piece for understanding everyday German vocabulary in a dramatic, real-world context, and for experiencing the blend of poetic and impactful language in German hip-hop and pop.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Tag /taːk/ A1 |
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Schlaf /ʃlaːf/ A1 |
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Schuh /ʃuː/ A1 |
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Fenster /ˈfɛnstɐ/ A1 |
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Licht /lɪçt/ A1 |
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Moment /moˈmɛnt/ A2 |
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Schmerz /ʃmɛʁts/ B1 |
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Straße /ˈʃtʁaːsə/ A2 |
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Kind /kɪnt/ A1 |
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Traum /tʁaʊm/ B1 |
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Polizei /poliˈt͡saɪ/ A2 |
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Schutzschild /ˈʃʊt͡sʃɪlt/ B2 |
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Schaden /ˈʃaːdən/ B2 |
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Warten /ˈvaʁtən/ A1 |
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rennt /ʁɛnt/ A1 |
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kommen /ˈkɔmən/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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