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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Welt, seid mir gegrüßt” is a common card of the German Memes pack, number 200 of the collection, and the 150th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Welt, seid mir gegrüßt” meme mean?
The phrase is used to mock an arrival, an announcement, or a simple hello by giving it the air of a grand epic speech, wildly disproportionate to the actual occasion. It's a way of gently poking fun at yourself or someone else by borrowing the pompous tone of a king or a legendary hero just to say "hello" or "here I am".
Where does the “Welt, seid mir gegrüßt” meme come from?
"Welt, seid mir gegrüßt" uses an old-fashioned German grammatical construction, where the word order and the greeting formula directly evoke the register of heroic tales or classical plays, far from everyday language. By opening a sentence with the word "Welt" (world) followed by such a ceremonious greeting, the phrase immediately sets up a comic mismatch between the grandeur of the tone used and the ordinariness of what actually follows, whether a simple video appearance or a trivial message. This deliberate contrast between solemnity and triviality is what let the phrase circulate as an amusing catchphrase, reused to introduce any scene with a touch of ironic emphasis.
How to use the “Welt, seid mir gegrüßt” meme
- Opening a video or a mundane message with "Welt, seid mir gegrüßt" for the comic effect.
- Greeting a group of friends with this pompous formula for a laugh.
- Using the phrase as a caption on a banal entrance filmed with mock emphasis.
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The “Welt, seid mir gegrüßt” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 200 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #150 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Welt, seid mir gegrüßt” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Welt, seid mir gegrüßt comes out of the German Memes pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does Welt, seid mir gegrüßt mean?
Literally "World, greetings to you" in German, using a deliberately archaic phrasing. The expression greets an ordinary situation as if it deserved a theatrical, solemn speech.
Why is Welt, seid mir gegrüßt funny?
The mismatch between the pompous tone of the phrase, worthy of a heroic tale, and the ordinariness of what it actually introduces creates the intended comic effect.
How is Welt, seid mir gegrüßt used?
It's used to open a video, a message, or an ordinary appearance with ironic emphasis, like a grand entrance that has no reason to be there.
How do I get the Welt, seid mir gegrüßt meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Welt, seid mir gegrüßt” is a common card of the German Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Welt, seid mir gegrüßt card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wiktionary — grüßen · YouTube — Welt, seid mir gegrüßt. · checked on October 30, 2026.
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