Lyrics & Translation
Discover the emotional depth of the Romanian language through Alexandra Stan's "Ocean." This song offers a unique opportunity to connect with the universal feelings of heartbreak and healing, expressed through poetic lyrics. Learning the language of the song will allow you to appreciate the nuances of Stan's personal and vulnerable storytelling, making it a special piece for both language learners and music lovers.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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ocean /ˈoʊʃən/ B1 |
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flee /fliː/ B2 |
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calm /kɑːm/ B1 |
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storm /stɔːrm/ B2 |
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heart /hɑːrt/ A2 |
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passion /ˈpæʃən/ B2 |
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wave /weɪv/ A2 |
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burn /bɜːrn/ B2 |
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dream /driːm/ B2 |
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light /laɪt/ A2 |
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cry /kraɪ/ B1 |
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remain /rɪˈmeɪn/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Mi-ai lăsat oceanul
➔ Present perfect tense with auxiliary 'ai' indicating past action affecting the present.
➔ 'Mi-ai' is a compound form that combines the pronoun 'mi' (me) with 'ai' (have), forming a past action relevant to the present.
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Sare pe buze
➔ Prepositional phrase indicating 'on lips', used metaphorically to express feelings.
➔ The phrase 'Sare pe buze' uses the preposition 'pe' (on) followed by 'buze' (lips), conveying an emotional or poetic meaning.
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Soarele fuge
➔ Present tense of 'fuge' (flee) describing an ongoing or habitual action.
➔ 'Fuge' is a verb in the present tense meaning 'to flee' or 'run away', used here to describe the sun's movement.
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Cerul era calm tu
➔ Imperfect tense 'era' (was) used to describe the state of the sky in the past.
➔ 'Era' is the imperfect tense of 'to be', used to describe a continuous or ongoing state in the past.
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Am fi mai aproape așa că baby
➔ Subjunctive mood expressing a hypothetical or desired state ('am fi' – we would be).
➔ 'Am fi' is the subjunctive form of 'a fi' (to be), used here to express a hypothetical or desired state of being.
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Vino soare să vezi cât sunt de bine cu luna
➔ Subjunctive 'să vezi' (to see) expressing a wish or suggestion.
➔ 'Să vezi' is the subjunctive form of 'a vedea' (to see), used to express a wish or suggestion.
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