The Slovakia national anthem, “Nad Tatrou sa blýska,” is a symbol of national pride and unity. Below are the original lyrics in Slovak.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: Nad Tatrou sa blýska
- Written Date: 1844
- Lyricist: Janko Matúška
- Composer: Traditional Slovak melody
- Official Adoption Date: 1993
Original Lyrics in Slovak
Nad Tatrou sa blýska,
hromy divo bijú.
Nad Tatrou sa blýska,
hromy divo bijú.
Zastavme ich, bratia,
veď sa ony stratia,
Slováci ožijú.
Zastavme ich, bratia,
veď sa ony stratia,
Slováci ožijú.
To Slovensko naše
posiaľ tvrdo spalo.
To Slovensko naše
posiaľ tvrdo spalo.
Ale blesky hromu
vzbudzujú ho k tomu,
aby sa prebralo.
Ale blesky hromu
vzbudzujú ho k tomu,
aby sa prebralo.
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Slovakia national anthem English version. “Nad Tatrou sa blýska” reflects the pride and unity of Slovakia. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
Lightning over the Tatras,
thunder wildly beating.
Lightning over the Tatras,
thunder wildly beating.
Let us stop them, brothers,
for they will disappear,
Slovaks will be revived.
Let us stop them, brothers,
for they will disappear,
Slovaks will be revived.
That Slovakia of ours
has been fast asleep.
That Slovakia of ours
has been fast asleep.
But the thunder’s lightning
is rousing it
to awaken.
But the thunder’s lightning
is rousing it
to awaken.
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