Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the German language with Santiano's compelling rendition of "500 Meilen," a song that beautifully captures the universal emotions of longing and missing loved ones. Through its rich nautical themes and poignant lyrics, this track provides an engaging way to explore German vocabulary and cultural expressions related to seafaring and emotional connections.
Key Vocabulary
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Sicht /zɪçt/ B1 |
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Tag /taːk/ A1 |
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Kurs /kʊʁs/ B1 |
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Wind /vɪnt/ A2 |
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Meer /meːɐ̯/ A2 |
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Bug /bʊk/ A2 |
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Meer /meːɐ̯/ A2 |
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Abschied /ˈap.ʃiːt/ B2 |
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Meilen /ˈmaɪ.lən/ B2 |
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Meilen /ˈmaɪ.lən/ B2 |
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Fort /fɔʁt/ A2 |
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Herz /hɛʁts/ A2 |
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schwer /ʃveːʁ/ B1 |
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Fünfhundert /fʏnfˈhʊn.dɐt/ B1 |
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Meilen /ˈmaɪ.lən/ B2 |
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Fort /fɔʁt/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Sind auf Kurs mit gutem Wind
➔ Present tense with prepositional phrase indicating a state
➔ The phrase "Sind auf Kurs" uses the present tense "sind" to describe a current state, "auf Kurs" is a prepositional phrase meaning "on course".
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Ich bin ein- Ich bin zwei-
➔ Numeric enumeration using the verb "bin" (I am) followed by cardinal numbers
➔ This structure repeats "Ich bin" (I am) followed by numbers, indicating a counting or measuring method.
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Nur das Herz tut manchmal weh
➔ Use of "tut" as the third person singular form of "tun" (to do/make) to express an action or feeling
➔ The verb "tut" (from "tun") indicates the action of hurting or feeling pain in this context, reflecting emotional pain.
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Viel so schwer
➔ Adjective phrase describing the heaviness or difficulty of parting
➔ This phrase emphasizes the emotional burden and difficulty of saying goodbye.
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Wir sind frei hier auf See
➔ Present tense with "sind" (we are) + adjective "frei" (free) in a prepositional phrase
➔ The verb "sind" (are) in the present tense is combined with the adjective "frei" (free) to express a current state of freedom at sea.
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Fort von dir
➔ Prepositional phrase indicating movement away from someone
➔ The phrase "Fort von dir" uses the preposition "von" (from) with "fort" to indicate moving away from someone.
Album: Bis ans Ende der Welt
Same Singer
Mädchen von Haithabu
Santiano
Ich Bring Dich Heim
Santiano
Könnt ihr mich hören
Santiano
Seine Heimat war die See
Santiano
500 Meilen
Santiano
Alle die mit uns auf Kaperfahrt fahren
Santiano
Der Wind ruft meinen Namen
Santiano
Frei Wie Der Wind
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Weh Mir
Santiano
Salz auf unserer Haut
Santiano
Gott Muss Ein Seemann Sein
Santiano
Lieder der Freiheit
Santiano
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