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Lasst uns froh und munter sein 00:17
Und uns in dem Herrn erfreu'n! 00:19
Lustig, lustig, tralalalala 00:22
Bald ist Nikolausabend da 00:25
Bald ist Nikolausabend da 00:28
Dann stell ich den Teller auf 00:31
Nikolaus legt gewiss was drauf 00:35
Lustig, lustig, tralalalala 00:38
Bald ist Nikolausabend da 00:42
Bald ist Nikolausabend da 00:45
Wenn ich schlaf, dann träume ich 00:48
Jetzt bringt Niklaus was für mich 00:52
Lustig, lustig, tralalalala 00:54
Bald ist Nikolausabend da 00:58
Bald ist Nikolausabend da 01:01
Wenn ich aufgestanden bin 01:04
Lauf ich schnell zum Teller hin 01:08
Lustig, lustig, tralalalala 01:11
Bald ist Nikolausabend da 01:14
Bald ist Nikolausabend da 01:18
Niklaus ist ein guter Mann 01:21
Dem man nicht g'nug danken kann 01:24
Lustig, lustig, tralalalala 01:27
Bald ist Nikolausabend da 01:30
Bald ist Nikolausabend da 01:34
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Lasst uns froh und munter sein – Bilingual Lyrics German/English

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Simone Sommerland, Karsten Glück
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DIE 30 BESTEN WEIHNACHTS- UND WINTERLIEDER, DIE 30 BESTEN NEUEN WEIHNACHTS- UND WINTERLIEDER
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Discover the heartwarming traditions of St. Nicholas Day through “Lasst uns froh und munter sein.” This classic German carol offers a glimpse into German culture and the excitement surrounding the anticipation of St. Nicholas' visit. Learn basic German phrases while immersing yourself in the festive spirit of this timeless song.

[English]
Let's be happy and glad
And rejoice in the Lord!
Joyful, joyful, tra-la-la
Soon it's Santa evening time
Soon it's Santa evening time
Then I put out the plate
Santa will surely add something
Joyful, joyful, tra-la-la
Soon it's Santa evening time
Soon it's Santa evening time
When I sleep, I dream sweet dreams
Now Santa brings something for me
Joyful, joyful, tra-la-la
Soon it's Santa evening time
Soon it's Santa evening time
When I wake up, I run quickly
To the plate without delay
Joyful, joyful, tra-la-la
Soon it's Santa evening time
Soon it's Santa evening time
Santa is a kindly man
Whom I can never thank enough
Joyful, joyful, tra-la-la
Soon it's Santa evening time
Soon it's Santa evening time
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Vocabulary Meanings

froh

/froː/

B1
  • adjective
  • - glad, happy

munter

/ˈmʊntɐ/

B2
  • adjective
  • - lively, cheerful

Herr

/hɛʁ/

A2
  • noun
  • - lord, master, gentleman

erfreu'n

/ɛɐ̯ˈfʁɔʏ̯ən/

B2
  • verb
  • - to delight, to please (reflexive)

lustig

/ˈlʊstɪç/

A2
  • adjective
  • - funny, cheerful

bald

/balt/

A2
  • adverb
  • - soon

Nikolausabend

/ˈnɪkolaʊ̯sˌʔaːbn̩t/

A2
  • noun
  • - St. Nicholas' Eve

Teller

/ˈtɛlɐ/

A1
  • noun
  • - plate

legen

/ˈleːɡən/

A2
  • verb
  • - to lay, to put

was

/vas/

A1
  • noun
  • - something, anything

schlaf

/ʃlaːf/

A1
  • verb
  • - sleep

träume

/ˈtʁɔɪ̯mə/

B1
  • verb
  • - to dream

bringt

/bʁɪŋt/

A1
  • verb
  • - brings

aufgestanden

/ˈaʊ̯fɡəˌʃtandən/

A2
  • verb
  • - got up

lauf

/laʊ̯f/

A1
  • verb
  • - run

schnell

/ʃnɛl/

A1
  • adjective
  • - fast, quick

gut

/ɡuːt/

A1
  • adjective
  • - good

danken

/ˈdaŋkn̩/

A2
  • verb
  • - to thank

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