Auf geht's, Seahawks
The phrase "go seahawks" in German is expressed as Auf geht's, Seahawks.
This expression is used as a cheer or a rallying cry to encourage the Seattle Seahawks sports team during a sporting event.
Which one should you use?
The form Auf geht's, Seahawks translates to "Let's go, Seahawks!", while the alternative Seahawks, gebt alles! means "Seahawks, give it your all!"
Did you know?
- In German culture, the phrase Auf geht's is often accompanied by rhythmic clapping or the stamping of feet in stadiums to create a collective wall of sound.
- The grammar in Auf geht's is a contraction of Auf geht es, where es is an impersonal pronoun. This means the phrase technically says 'up goes it' rather than referring to the people or the team.
- While English speakers use 'Go' to mean both 'depart' and 'encourage', a German speaker would avoid using 'Gehen' to cheer, as it literally means to physically walk or move from place to place.
Examples in context
- Wir rufen: Auf geht's, Seahawks!We are shouting: Go Seahawks!
- Heute sagen wir nur: Auf geht's, Seahawks!Today we only say: Go Seahawks!
Example conversation
Two friends are watching the football game at a bar.
- SarahSchau mal, das Spiel beginnt!Look, the game is starting!
- JulianJa! Auf geht's, Seahawks!Yes! Go Seahawks!
- SarahJulian, glaubst du, sie gewinnen heute?Julian, do you think they will win today?
- JulianIch hoffe es sehr!I really hope so!
