Lyrics & Translation
Discover the nuances of the German language with OK KID's 'Hinterher'. This introspective love song offers a great opportunity to learn vocabulary related to emotions and relationships. The lyrical depth and the recurring phrase 'Hinterher weiß man immer' make it a memorable and engaging way to improve your German comprehension while reflecting on the universal theme of looking back on the past.
Key Vocabulary
| Vocabulary | Meanings |
|---|---|
|
Beziehung /bəˈt͡siːʊŋ/ B1 |
|
|
Kunst /kʊnst/ B2 |
|
|
Körpergröße /ˈkœʁpɐˌɡʁøːsə/ B2 |
|
|
Wecker /ˈvɛkɐ/ A2 |
|
|
Tag /taːk/ A1 |
|
|
Föhn /føːn/ C1 |
|
|
Schmerz /ʃmɛːʁt͡s/ B2 |
|
|
Gefühl /ɡəˈfyːl/ B1 |
|
|
Schmalz /ʃmalts/ C1 |
|
|
Angst /aŋst/ B2 |
|
|
Wort /vɔʁt/ A2 |
|
|
Welt /vɛlt/ A2 |
|
|
Verlust /fɛɐ̯ˈlʊst/ B2 |
|
|
Zeit /tsaɪt/ A1 |
|
🧩 Unlock "Hinterher" – every sentence and word gets easier with the app!
💬 Don’t let tough words stop you – the app’s got your back!
Key Grammar Structures
-
"Hinterher weiß man immer"
➔ Present tense with a general statement using the indefinite pronoun "man" as the subject.
➔ The phrase uses the **present tense** to express a general truth or habitual action with **"man"**, a German indefinite pronoun meaning "one" or "people".
-
"Hinterher weiß man immer"
➔ Use of the **perfect tense** to express reflection on past events, with **"weiss"** (know) in present tense indicating ongoing or habitual knowledge after the event.
➔ The phrase employs the **present tense** of **"wissen"** (to know) for reflecting on whether one knew or understands something after the fact, implying ongoing awareness.
-
"Hinterher will ich nicht wissen, wie es ohne dich gewesen wär'"
➔ Use of **subjunctive II** (Konjunktiv II) to express hypothetical or unreal conditions about the past, with **"gewesen wär'"** (would have been).
➔ The phrase features the **subjunctive II** form, indicating a **hypothetical situation** about how things could have been differently in the past, with **"gewesen wär'"** meaning "would have been."
-
"Hinterher weiß man immer"
➔ The repeated line demonstrates the use of **present tense** with **"wissen"** (to know) to express ongoing or habitual understanding over time.
➔ This line exemplifies the **present tense** expressing a **habitual or ongoing state of knowledge**, emphasizing the recurring realization over time.
-
"Hinterher will ich nicht wissen, wie es ohne dich gewesen wär'"
➔ Use of **subjunctive II** (Konjunktiv II) to express **hypothetical or unreal past** conditions, with **"gewesen wär'"** as the past conditional form of "to have been."
➔ This construction employs the **subjunctive II** to articulate a **hypothetical past scenario**, with **"gewesen wär'"** meaning "would have been," indicating regret or reflection.
Album: SENSATION
Same Singer
Related Songs
Tomboy
Destiny Rogers
Baby
Justin Bieber, Ludacris
Love Somebody
Aura
Back to my ways
Nanu
Dancing with the Devil
Nanu
Sad Girls
Bebe Rexha, David Guetta
My Love
Westlife
cry on my shoulder
super star
Dangerously
Charlie Puth
Cupid (Twin version)
FIFTY FIFTY
I Am A Gummy Bear (The Gummy Bear Song)
Gummibär
Ordinary
Alex Warren
Let It Go
Idina Menzel, NateWantsToBattle
Hips Don't Lie
Shakira, Wyclef Jean
Can't Help Myself
aespa
飛ぶ時
Vaundy
ポルターガイスト
なとり
Été avec toi
Adèle Castillon
Pépélé
Fally Ipupa, Guy2Bezbar
Dracula (JENNIE Remix)
Tame Impala, JENNIE