Chor der Kaputten – Bilingual Lyrics German/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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stehen /ˈʃteːən/ A2 |
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schlucken /ˈʃlʊkən/ B1 |
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verzweifelt /fɛɐˈt͡saɪ̯flt/ B2 |
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Füße /ˈfyːsə/ A2 |
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welt /vɛlt/ A2 |
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bühne /ˈbyːnə/ B1 |
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Licht /lɪçt/ A2 |
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Vorhang /ˈfɔʁhant/ B1 |
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bühne /ˈbyːnə/ B1 |
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Brücken /ˈbʁʏkkn̩/ A2 |
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hören /ˈhøːʁən/ A2 |
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Kaputten /ka.pʊttn̩/ C1 |
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Chor /kɔʁ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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wenn die Sonne untergeht
➔ subordinate clause with 'wenn' (if/when)
➔ The phrase introduces a **conditional** or **temporal** subordinate clause indicating 'when' the sun sets.
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über den Dächern
➔ prepositional phrase indicating location (over the roofs)
➔ The phrase describes the **location** where the chorus can be heard, emphasizing a **spatial** perspective.
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kann man ihn hören
➔ modal verb 'kann' (can) + passive construction ('man' + 'er')
➔ Expresses **possibility** or **ability** to hear the chorus using modal verb 'kann' and passive voice.
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die brüderlichen Räume
➔ adjective + noun phrase describing 'brotherly' or 'fraternal' spaces
➔ The phrase describes spaces characterized by **brotherhood** or **fellowship**, emphasizing emotional bonds.
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die zerbrochenen Herzen
➔ adjective + noun phrase expressing 'broken' hearts
➔ The phrase illustrates **emotional pain** by describing hearts as 'broken', conveying themes of suffering.