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99 Luftballons by Nena - German lesson
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99 Luftballons by Nena

Topic

Verse 1

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

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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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