Vater Unser
Lyrics:
Vocabulary in this song:
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Vater /ˈfaːtɐ/ B1 |
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unser /ˈʊn.zɐ/ A2 |
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Himmel /ˈhɪm.l̩/ B1 |
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Name /naːmə/ A2 |
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Reich /ʁaɪ̯ç/ B2 |
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Wille /ˈvɪl.lə/ B2 |
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Schuld /ʃʊlt/ B2 |
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Herrlichkeit /ˈhɛr.lɪçˌkaɪt/ C1 |
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Ewigkeit /ˈɛː.vɪç.kaɪt/ C1 |
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Vergib /fɛʁˈɡɪf/ B2 |
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geschehe /ɡəˈʃeːə/ C1 |
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Haupt /haʊpt/ A2 |
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Grammar:
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Vater unser der du bist im Himmel
➔ Present tense of the verb 'sein' (to be) in the second person singular 'du bist'.
➔ Uses the **present tense** to state a current fact or condition.
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Geheiligt werde Dein Name
➔ Subjunctive II (passive), expressing a wish or prayer with 'werde' as auxiliary.
➔ Uses the **subjunctive mood** ('werde') to express a wish or prayer.
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Und vergib uns unsere Schuld
➔ Imperative mood invoked in a prayer context, with 'vergib' (forgive).
➔ The **imperative mood** is used to make a direct request or command, here in a prayer context.
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In Ewigkeit
➔ Prepositional phrase meaning 'for eternity', often used to express endless duration.
➔ Expresses the idea of endless duration or eternity.
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Amen
➔ Interjection used at the end of prayers, meaning 'so be it' or 'truly'.
➔ A traditional affirmation of faith or agreement, meaning 'so be it'.