Ave Maria – English Lyrics

• By: Labrinth

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the serene beauty of Labrinth's "Ave Maria," a contemporary interpretation of the timeless prayer. Delve into the song's Latin lyrics and explore the rich history and cultural significance behind this classic composition, offering a unique opportunity to connect with a centuries-old tradition through modern music.

[English]

Ave Maria

Gratia plena

Maria, gratia plena

Maria, gratia plena

Ave, ave dominus

Dominus tecum

Benedicta tu in mulieribus

Et benedictus

Et benedictus fructus ventris

Ventris tu, Jesus

Ave Maria

Benedicta tu in mulieribus

Et benedictus

Et benedictus fructus ventris

Ventris tu, Jesus

Ave Maria

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Ave /ˈɑːveɪ/ A1	noun - a Latin greeting meaning 'hail' or 'greetings'
Maria /məˈriːə/ A1	noun - a feminine given name, often referring to the Virgin Mary
Gratia /ˈɡreɪʃə/ B2	noun - grace, favor, or blessing (Latin)
plena /ˈpleɪnə/ B2	adjective - full, complete (Latin)
dominus /dəˈmɪnəs/ B2	noun - lord, master (Latin)
tecum /ˈtɛkʊm/ C1	adverb - with you (Latin)
benedicta /bɪˈnɛdɪktə/ B2	adjective - blessed (Latin)
mulieribus /mʊˈlɪərɪbʊs/ C1	noun - among women (Latin)
benedictus /bɪˈnɛdɪktʊs/ B2	adjective - blessed (Latin)
fructus /ˈfrʌktʊs/ C1	noun - fruit (Latin)
ventris /ˈvɛntrɪs/ C1	noun - womb (Latin)
Jesus /ˈdʒiːzəs/ A1	noun - a masculine given name, referring to Jesus Christ

Key Grammar Structures

• Ave Maria

  ➔ Vocative Case

  ➔ "Maria" is used in the vocative case to directly address the subject.

• Gratia plena

  ➔ Nominal Predicate (Predicative Noun)

  ➔ "Plena" is a predicative noun describing the subject "Maria".

• Benedicta tu in mulieribus

  ➔ Ablative Case (Latin Grammar)

  ➔ "Mulieribus" is in the ablative case, indicating comparison or among whom.

• Et benedictus fructus ventris

  ➔ Subject-Verb Agreement

  ➔ "Benedictus" agrees in gender and number with "fructus" (masculine singular).

• Ventris tu, Jesus

  ➔ Genitive Case

  ➔ "Ventris" is in the genitive case, indicating possession or origin.

• Dominus tecum

  ➔ Dative Case

  ➔ "Tecum" is in the dative case, indicating the indirect object or accompaniment.