The Germany national anthem, “Deutschlandlied” (Song of Germany), celebrates the unity and pride of the German nation. Below are the original lyrics in German and their English translation.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: Deutschlandlied (Song of Germany)
- Written Date: 1841
- Lyricist: August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben
- Composer: Joseph Haydn
- Official Adoption Date: 1922
Original Lyrics in German
Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit
Für das deutsche Vaterland!
Danach lasst uns alle streben
Brüderlich mit Herz und Hand!
Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit
Sind des Glückes Unterpfand;
Blüh’ im Glanze dieses Glückes,
Blühe, deutsches Vaterland!
English Translation German National Anthem Lyrics
Unity and justice and freedom
For the German fatherland!
Let us all strive for this purpose
Brotherly with heart and hand!
Unity and justice and freedom
Are the pledge of happiness;
Flourish in the radiance of this happiness,
Flourish, German fatherland!
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