The Norway national anthem, “Ja, vi elsker dette landet” (Yes, We Love This Land), celebrates the heritage and pride of the Norwegian nation. Below are the original lyrics in Norwegian and their English translation.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: Ja, vi elsker dette landet (Yes, We Love This Land)
- Written Date: 1859-1868
- Lyricist: Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
- Composer: Rikard Nordraak
- Official Adoption Date: 1864
Original Lyrics in Norwegian
Ja, vi elsker dette landet,
som det stiger frem,
furet, værbitt, over vannet,
med de tusen hjem.
Elsker, elsker det og tenker
på vår far og mor
og den saganatt som senker
drømme på vår jord.
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Norway national anthem English version. “Ja, vi elsker dette landet” reflects the pride and unity of Norway. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
Yes, we love this country
as it rises forth,
rugged, weathered, above the sea,
with the thousands of homes.
Love, love it and think
about our father and mother
and the saga night that sends
dreams to our earth.
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