Djibouti (song)
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The Djibouti national anthem was adopted upon independence in 1977. The words are in SomaliSomali language
The Somali language is a member of the East Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. Its nearest relatives are Afar and Oromo. Somali is the best documented of the Cushitic languages, with academic studies beginning before 1900....
, and were written by Aden Elmi. The melody was composed by Abdi Robleh.
Anthem
| Somali Somali language The Somali language is a member of the East Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. Its nearest relatives are Afar and Oromo. Somali is the best documented of the Cushitic languages, with academic studies beginning before 1900.... lyrics |
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| Hinjinne u sara kaca Calankaan harraad iyo Haydaar u mudateen. Hir cagaarku qariyayiyo Habkay samadu tahayoo Xiddig dhi igleh hoorshoo Caddaan lagu hadheeyaay. Maxaa haybad kugu yaal. |
Arise with strength! For we have raised our flag, The flag which has cost us dear With extremes of thirst and pain. Our flag, whose colours are the everlasting green of the earth, The blue of the sky, and white, the colour of peace; And in the centre the red star of blood. Oh flag of ours, what a glorious sight! |
Lève-toi avec force! Parce que nous avons hissé notre drapeau, Le drapeau qui nous a coûté cher Avec une soif et une douleur extrêmes. Notre drapeau, dont les couleurs sont le vert éternel de la terre, Le bleu du ciel et le blanc, la couleur de la paix; Et dans le centre de l'étoile rouge de sang. Oh notre drapeau, quel spectacle magnifique! |