Limba noastră

"Limba noastră" (, meaning "Our Language") is the national anthem of Moldova. Before it became the country's national anthem in 1995,20 de ani fără "Deșteaptă-te, române!". adevarul.ro. another national anthem – the same one used by neighbouring Romania – was used.Moldova: "Limba noastră" . NationalAnthems.me. The lyrics of "Limba noastră" were written by Alexei Mateevici a month before his death in 1917,De Ziua Limbii Române "Limba noastră" va răsuna din turnul Primăriei Cluj . ziuadecj.realitatea.net. and the tune for his lyrics was composed a while later by Alexandru Cristea in 1942.

Lyrics
Only the first, second, fifth, ninth, and twelfth stanzas (each highlighted in bold) are officially part of the Moldovan national anthem.
Words of the song in RomanianWords of the song used in TransnistriaPronunciation of these words using the IPA transcriptionWords of the song in EnglishWords of the song in RussianНаш язык, наш клад нетленный... Moldovenii. Перевод Д. Ольченко.Although Russian is not an official language of Moldova, it is still widely spoken due to the country's long history with and influence by Russia. In addition, Transnistria and Gagauzia are predominantly Russian-speaking regions.I
Our tongue a noble gem bejeweled
From ominous shadows of old,
A pendant of stones rare and grand
That scattered all over our land.

II
Our language is a fervent flare
Amidst a folk who suddenly
Awoke from the deadly slumber
Like the heroes brave and holy.

III
Our language a body of songs
From the devotions of our soul.
A flash of lightning strikes apace
Within black clouds, blue horizons.

IV
Our language is the tongue of bread
When the breeze blows through the summer
Proclaimed by our forefathers who
Blessed the country through their labour.

V
Our tongue the greenest verdant frond
Of our codrii lasting and fond,
Our Dniester flows with repose
Like a constellation of stars.

VI
Bemoan not! Thy yammers shall cease
That thy tongue's only a mere piece;
Yet, abound in words aplenty
That scatter o'er our dear country.

VII
Our language abounds in folklore
And legends from the days of yore.
Reading and delving into them
Renders all aghast and in qualm.

VIII
Our language is the chosen one
For blessing glory in heaven,
Acclaiming in endless passion
Everlasting faiths that beckon.

IX
More than heavenly is our tongue
Of sacred homilies of old;
For aeons lamented and sung
All over the motherland heard.

X
Our language shall one again rise
After the passing grieving years,
Wash off the rust and grime that grew
When left in oblivion our land.

XI
Round up that brilliant shining stone,
And absorb bright light from the sun.
Now thou wilt see countless new words
That are rushing over our land.

XII
Apace shall our treasure extend
From ominous shadows of old,
A pendant of stones rare and grand
That scattered all over our land.

References

Category:National anthems
Category:Moldovan anthems
Category:National symbols of Moldova