Slovenia National Anthem
Zdravljica
A Toast
1844
1989
France Prešeren
Stanko Premrl
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Key Facts
- 1. Although written in 1844, the poem could only be published in 1848, after censorship was abolished in the Habsburg Empire
- 2. According to historian Božo Repe, Zdravljica is one of the few non-militant anthems: it rejects wars and disputes and emphasises friendship among nations
- 3. France Prešeren is considered the greatest Slovenian poet, and February 8 (his death anniversary) is a national holiday
Slovenia National Anthem Lyrics
Žive naj vsi narodi
ki hrepene dočakat' dan,
da koder sonce hodi,
prepir iz sveta bo pregnan,
da rojak
prost bo vsak,
ne vrag, le sosed bo mejak!
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Analysis
EditorialWritten in 1844 by France Prešeren, Slovenia's greatest poet. The anthem uses only the seventh stanza of the original poem, which is a toast to international brotherhood. Adopted in 1989 as Slovenia moved toward independence from Yugoslavia.
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Sources & References
- Državni simboli: Himna Republike Slovenije . GOV.SI, Vlada Republike Slovenije
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