
Key Phrases
Hast du etwas Zeit für mich?
Do you have some time for me?
Auf ihrem Weg zum Horizont
On their way to the horizon
Denkst du vielleicht grad an mich?
Are you maybe thinking of me right now?
Skills You'll Learn
Formulating questions
Fragen formulieren
Expressing actions in future tense
Handlungen im Futur ausdrücken
Describing locations and directions
Orte und Richtungen beschreiben
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Hast du etwas Zeit
Do you have some time
The word 'etwas' means 'some', a useful word in everyday conversations.
Germans are known for being punctual and value time management. Inviting someone to share time is often quite meaningful.
Für mich?
For me?
The word 'für' means 'for', it is a simple yet essential preposition in German.
In German culture, asking for someone's time can indicate intimacy or a desire for a meaningful exchange.
Hast du etwas Zeit für mich?
Do you have some time for me?
Sentence structure in German typically places the verb second. This question is a good example.
This phrase encapsulates the importance of personal connection in German song and culture.
Dann singe ich
Then I sing
The verb 'singen' becomes 'singe' due to conjugation with 'ich' (I).
Singing is a cherished tradition in Germany, with a strong cultural heritage of songs and ballads.
Ein Lied für dich
A song for you
The indefinite article 'ein' is used for singular, neutral nouns.
Dedicating a song to someone is a romantic gesture appreciated in German culture.
Dann singe ich ein Lied für dich
Then I'll sing a song for you
Notice how 'ein Lied' (a song) follows the verb, a common sentence structure.
Music is a universal language, and Germans often express emotions through singing.
Von 99 Luftballons
Of 99 balloons
The word 'Luftballons' is a compound noun, typical in German, and literally translates to 'air balloons'.
The song '99 Luftballons' became a worldwide hit, symbolizing anti-war sentiments during the Cold War.
Auf ihrem Weg
On their way
The phrase 'auf ihrem Weg' shows the use of 'auf' (on) with dative case.
Germany has a rich tradition of road and journey metaphors in its folklore and literature.
Zum Horizont
To the horizon
'Zum' is a contraction of 'zu dem', meaning 'to the'.
Horizon imagery often symbolizes hope and possibility in German poetry.
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