Lyrics & Translation
Learning German can be an exciting voyage, and Santiano's "Gott Muss Ein Seemann Sein" is the perfect sea shanty to accompany you. The song's powerful, clear chorus and evocative lyrics about freedom and adventure make it easy and inspiring to sing along. Through this track, you can learn vocabulary related to the sea, nature, and emotions, all while being swept away by a melody that has captivated thousands.
Key Vocabulary
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Seemann /ˈzaɪ̯nˌman/ B1 |
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Gott /ˈɡɔt/ A2 |
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Mannschaft /ˈmantʃaft/ B2 |
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Fahrt /faːrt/ A2 |
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Welle /ˈvɛlːə/ A2 |
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Himmel /ˈhɪməl/ A2 |
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Unendlichkeit /ˌʊnˈɛntliçkaɪt/ B2 |
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Frieden /ˈfʁiːdn̩/ B2 |
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Angst /aŋst/ B2 |
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Macht /mɑxt/ B1 |
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verloren /fɔʁˈloːʁən/ B2 |
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ziehen /ˈtsiːən/ B1 |
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brausen /ˈbʁaʊzn̩/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Hier bist du frei (frei), frei (frei)
➔ Present tense for expressing current states.
➔ The phrase "Hier bist du" means "Here you are" indicating a state of being.
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Gott muss ein Seemann sein
➔ Modal verbs for expressing necessity.
➔ The phrase "Gott muss" translates to "God must", indicating a strong belief or necessity.
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Keiner geht verloren
➔ Negative constructions to express absence.
➔ The phrase "Keiner geht verloren" means "No one gets lost", emphasizing safety and assurance.
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Lass uns ziehn mit den ersten Strahlen
➔ Imperative form for making suggestions.
➔ The phrase "Lass uns ziehn" translates to "Let us go", suggesting a collective action.
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Wo die Wellen nach dem Himmel greifen
➔ Relative clauses for adding descriptive information.
➔ The phrase "Wo die Wellen nach dem Himmel greifen" means "Where the waves reach for the sky", providing imagery.
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In der Ferne sind wir zu Haus
➔ Present tense for expressing habitual actions.
➔ The phrase "In der Ferne sind wir zu Haus" means "In the distance, we are at home", indicating a sense of belonging.
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