Deutschland, Deutschland Über Alles (2023)

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Deutschland, Deutschland Über Alles? ›

The first line, "Deutschland, Deutschland über alles, über alles in der Welt" (usually translated into English as "Germany, Germany above all, above all in the world"), was an appeal to the various German monarchs to give the creation of a united Germany a higher priority than the independence of their small states.

The first line, "Deutschland, Deutschland über alles, über alles in der Welt" (usually translated into English as "Germany, Germany above all, above all in the world"), was an appeal to the various German monarchs to give the creation of a united Germany a higher priority than the independence of their small states.

Germany: No official motto, de facto: Unity and justice and freedom (German: Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit).

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Walter Andreas Schwarz

Germany has a long history, and each of its regions has its own unique languages and traditions. While "Germany" is a more general term that refers to the entire country, the name "Deutschland" is specifically linked to the language and culture of Germany.

I love you so much. German. Ich liebe dich über alles. I love you more than everything.

The official name of the country is Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland). The terms "Westdeutschland" and "Ostdeutschland" are still used for the western and the eastern parts of the German territory, respectively.

Why do Germans call themselves 'deutsch' and the French call them 'allemand? What are the origins of these words? Where did the english term 'german' originate? What is the connection between the word 'germany' and the ancient latin word 'germania', if germans call it 'deutschland' instead?

What is the National Bird and Animal of Germany? The Germany national bird and animal is the golden eagle. The eagle has remained the major emblem of the German people since the time of the Weimar Republic (post-WWI and pre-1933) and while West and East Germany were split during the Cold War.

Why did Rammstein write Deutschland? ›

In 'Deutschland', Rammstein wanted to look at German history through a very particular lens. Despite the initial view that the song is nationalistic, 'Deutschland' instead paints German history as a grim and violent one.

Rammstein was traditionally inspired by bands such as the Slovenian group Laibach, known for its provocative songs, often citing political symbols of the far-right and whose music style also combines different genres, or the German rock band Oomph!

“Amazing Grace.” a hymn written by clergyman and poet John Newton in 1779, has had the honor of having its song translated into 50 or more languages which include Spanish, German, Inuit, Russian, French, Cherokee, and English.

After the US's The Star-Spangled Banner, La Marseillaise is probably the most instantly recognised national anthem in the world. It is certainly one of the most rousing.

Spain's national anthem, the “Royal March,” is one of very few national anthems with no words at all. It was originally a military marching tune played on trumpets or fifes, and though there have historically been lyrics adopted and changed, since 1970 the anthem has been completely wordless.

In German, über is a preposition, as well as being used as a prefix. Both uses indicate a state or action involving increased elevation or quantity in the physical sense, or superiority or excess in the abstract. As a preposition, über's meaning depends on its context.

Über means over or above. Auf means on or derivates: upon, onto.

To conclude, Rammstein's 'Deutschland' offers an interesting snapshot into how history, memory, and contemporary politics comes into play. History and memory are always being shaped by those in the present, and 'Deutschland' shows how it can be used to fight resurgent intolerance in society.

The German word Deutschland has its roots in the Old High German word “diot”, meaning “people” and the connected adjective “diutisc”, which means “of the people”. Therefore, Deutschland simply means “people's land” or “land of the people”.