Lyrics & Translation
Explore the empowering German lyrics of Mark Forster's "Wir sind groß." This song is a celebration of unity, resilience, and seizing the day, offering a vibrant message of optimism and collective strength. Learning through this song allows you to connect with themes of personal potential and shared experiences, making it a special way to engage with the German language.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Strick /ʃtʁɪk/ B1 |
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Pedale /peˈdaːlə/ A2 |
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Rücken /ˈʁʏkən/ A2 |
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Zeit /tsaɪt/ A1 |
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Welt /vɛlt/ A1 |
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leben /ˈleːbən/ A1 |
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fliegen /ˈfliːɡən/ A2 |
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jung /jʊŋ/ A1 |
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klein /klaɪn/ A1 |
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bunt /bʊnt/ B1 |
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schreiben /ˈʃraɪbən/ A2 |
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Fehler /ˈfeːlɐ/ B1 |
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Himmel /ˈhɪməl/ A2 |
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Sinn /zɪn/ B2 |
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Bande /ˈbandə/ B1 |
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Richtung /ˈʁɪçtʊŋ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Wir könn'n das Buch selber schreiben
➔ Use of modal verb 'können' in the present tense with contraction
➔ The verb 'können' (can) is used here to express ability or possibility, combined with a contracted form to give a colloquial tone.
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Für immer jung und zeitlos
➔ Use of adjectives with 'und' (and) to form a compound phrase
➔ The adjectives 'jung' (young) and 'zeitlos' (timeless) are joined by 'und' to describe a continuous or lasting quality.
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Wir fliegen weg, denn wir leben hoch
➔ Use of 'denn' as a coordinating conjunction meaning 'because'
➔ 'Denn' introduces the reason or cause for the action in the main clause, linking the two parts.
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Die Welt ist klein und wir sind groß
➔ Use of 'und' to coordinate two adjectives or nouns linked to the subject
➔ The conjunction 'und' links two descriptive adjectives or noun phrases, emphasizing contrast or balance.
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Einfach so, wir müssen nix beweisen
➔ Use of 'einfach so' as an idiomatic phrase meaning 'just like that', and 'müssen nix beweisen' with colloquial negation
➔ 'Einfach so' is an idiomatic phrase meaning 'just like that', implying spontaneity or simplicity, and 'müssen nix beweisen' means 'don't have to prove anything' colloquially.
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Paar Stunden Richtung Süden und wir sehen das Meer
➔ Use of 'Paar Stunden' with 'und' to connect two ideas, and 'sehen' as a present tense verb
➔ 'Paar Stunden' means 'a couple of hours', indicating a short duration, and 'sehen' is the verb 'to see' in the present tense, describing an impending action.
Album: LIEBE
Same Singer

Chöre
Mark Forster

Sowieso
Mark Forster

Au Revoir
Mark Forster, Sido

Au Revoir
Mark Forster, Sido

Auf dem Weg
Mark Forster

Bauch und Kopf
Mark Forster

Wir Sind Groß
Mark Forster

Einmal
Mark Forster

194 Länder
Mark Forster

Einer dieser Steine
Sido, Mark Forster

Drei Uhr Nachts
Mark Forster, LEA
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