🎈

99 Luftballons

99 balloons

Language note: Symbolic of innocence and unintentional consequences.

Culture note: The song itself is a cultural icon from the Cold War era.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[nahyn-und-noyn-tsik]

ninety-nine

The number following ninety-eight and preceding one hundred.

Ich habe 99 Probleme.

I have 99 problems.

Luftballons

[looft-bah-lohns]

balloons

Flexible bags inflated with a gas, such as helium, causing it to rise and float in the air.

Die Kinder lieben Luftballons.

The children love balloons.

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs