Denk' an dich und lass' ihn fliegen
Think of yourself and let him fly
Culture note: '99 Luftballons' is a famous anti-war song from the 1980s that resonates internationally.
Context: In the spirit of remembrance and hope, they act to honor their memories.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Denk
[denk]
think
An imperative form of 'denken', meaning 'to think'.
Denk' an die Vergangenheit.
Think of the past.
an
[ahn]
of
Used to indicate a thought or contemplation, like 'think of'.
Denke an dein Versprechen.
Think of your promise.
dich
[dikh]
you
Refers to the person being spoken to, 'you'.
Ich denke oft an dich.
I think of you often.
und
[oond]
and
Used to connect words of the same part of speech.
Er und sie gehen.
He and she are going.
lass
[lahs]
let
To permit or allow something to happen.
Lass ihn laufen.
Let him run.
ihn
[een]
him
Refers to a male individual or object, 'him'.
Ich kann ihn nicht finden.
I cannot find him.
fliegen
[FLEE-ghen]
fly
To soar or move through the air naturally or mechanically.
Fliegen ist ein Traum.
Flying is a dream.
Phrase Parts
Denk' an dich
und
Lass' ihn fliegen
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