Auf 99 Luftballons
On 99 Balloons
Language note: 'Luftballons' directly translates to 'air balloons,' commonly referred to as balloons in English.
Culture note: 99 Red Balloons became an anthem for peace, symbolizing innocence caught up in conflict.
Context: The climax of the dreamy night was when the last thought whispered through the air as party favors were released.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Auf
[owf]
on
Indicating position above or atop something.
Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch.
The book is on the table.
99
[noin-uhn-noin-tsig]
ninety-nine
The number 99.
Es sind 99 Probleme.
There are 99 problems.
Luftballons
[looft-bah-lohns]
balloons
Inflatable sacs used for decoration or toy.
99 Luftballons flogen in den Himmel.
99 balloons flew into the sky.
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