Wenn du ein Traum bist, will ich nie aufwachen.
If you are a dream, I never want to wake up.
Language note: Combining conditional phrases with emotive language enhances the sentiment.
Culture note: Such poetic lines, though whimsical, are timeless in their romantic allure.
Context: They mention dreams and aspirations, allowing you to use a line with a dreamy tone.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Wenn
[ven]
if
Used to introduce a conditional clause, indicating a possible situation.
Wenn du Zeit hast, können wir uns treffen.
If you have time, we can meet.
du
[doo]
you
Second person singular or plural pronoun used to refer to the person or people being addressed.
Du bist nett.
You are nice.
ein
[ayn]
a
Indefinite article used before singular nouns when refering to any member of a profession, class, or group.
Ich habe ein Auto.
I have a car.
Traum
[trowm]
dream
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep.
Ich hatte einen schönen Traum.
I had a beautiful dream.
bist
[bist]
are
Second person singular and plural form of 'to be'.
Du bist ein guter Freund.
You are a good friend.
will
[vill]
want
To desire or wish for something.
Ich will Eis essen.
I want to eat ice cream.
ich
[ikh]
I
First person singular pronoun used by a speaker to refer to themselves.
Ich mag Schokolade.
I like chocolate.
nie
[nee]
never
At no time, not ever.
Es ist nie zu spät.
It is never too late.
aufwachen
[awf-vah-khen]
wake up
To stop sleeping; to become awake.
Ich muss um 7 Uhr aufwachen.
I have to wake up at 7 o'clock.
Phrase Parts
Wenn du ein Traum bist,
Will ich nie aufwachen.
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