Auf ihrem Weg zum Horizont
On their way to the horizon
Language note: Compound prepositions like 'zum' are common in German and concise.
Culture note: This line captures the theme of moving towards an uncertain future, a common motif in the band's music.
Context: While singing, you imagine the balloons flying away.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Auf
[owf]
on
Used to denote a position above something.
Er ist auf dem Dach.
He is on the roof.
ihrem
[EER-em]
their
Possessive pronoun referring to a thing belonging to them.
Sie haben ihr Ziel erreicht.
They have reached their goal.
Weg
[veyg]
way
A path, direction, or manner of travel.
Der Weg führt nach Hause.
The way leads home.
zum
[tsoom]
to the
Indicating direction toward a place.
Sie gehen zum Konzert.
They are going to the concert.
Horizont
[HOH-rih-zohnt]
horizon
The line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet.
Der Horizont ist schön.
The horizon is beautiful.
Phrase Parts
Auf ihrem Weg
Zum Horizont
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