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Music is a very important part of everyday German life and is also a good start for a conversation.
Talking about music in cool German is a lot like talking in English and you will hear a lot of familiar words such as track, DJ set, sound etc.
Here are some terms which will hopefully lead you through a cool conversation.

(* = familiar, ** = very familiar, *** = vulgar, s = slang, Lit. = Literally)

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ArgumentClassDrinkingFamily
FoodFootballFriendsGoing out
HealthInterjectionsMoneyMoods
MusicPlay up/Play downPoliticsProfessions
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