Lyrics & Translation
Learning German with Herbert Grönemeyer's "Männer" is a journey into the heart of German pop culture and a great way to understand colloquial language. The song's clever and often humorous lyrics about male stereotypes offer a fantastic opportunity to grasp wordplay and cultural nuances. Its clear, though distinct, vocal delivery and catchy melody make it an enjoyable and effective tool for intermediate learners to improve their vocabulary and pronunciation.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Männer /ˈmɛnɐ/ A1 |
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Arm /aʁm/ B1 |
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Geborgenheit /ɡəˈbɔʁɡn̩haɪt/ C1 |
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weinen /ˈvaɪnən/ A2 |
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verletzlich /fɛʁˈlɛt͡slɪç/ B2 |
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Zärtlichkeit /ˈt͡sɛʁt͡lɪçkaɪt/ B2 |
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Welt /vɛlt/ A1 |
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Kriege /ˈkʁiːɡə/ B1 |
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Muskeln /ˈmʊskəl/ A2 |
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stark /ʃtaʁk/ A2 |
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schlau /ʃlaʊ/ B1 |
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bauen /ˈbaʊən/ A2 |
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machen /ˈmaχən/ A1 |
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leicht /laɪçt/ A2 |
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einsam /ˈaɪnzaːm/ B1 |
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Herzinfarkt /ˈhɛʁt͡sɪnfaʁkt/ C1 |
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sonderbar /ˈzɔndɐbaʁ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Männer nehm'n in den Arm
➔ Present tense for habitual actions.
➔ The phrase "Männer nehm'n" indicates a habitual action performed by men.
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Männer weinen heimlich
➔ Present tense for general truths.
➔ The phrase "Männer weinen" expresses a general truth about men.
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Männer sind so verletzlich
➔ Present tense for states of being.
➔ The phrase "Männer sind" indicates a state of being for men.
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Männer haben's schwer, nehmen's leicht
➔ Contrastive structure.
➔ The phrase contrasts the difficulties and ease faced by men.
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Wann ist ein Mann ein Mann?
➔ Interrogative structure.
➔ The phrase asks a question about the definition of a man.
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Männer führen Kriege
➔ Present tense for actions.
➔ The phrase "Männer führen" indicates an action performed by men.
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Männer sind auch Menschen
➔ Present tense for general statements.
➔ The phrase states a general fact about men being human.
Album: 1984
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