Burundi Bwacu
"Burundi Bwacu" (Kirundi pronunciation: [buɾúːndi bɡát͡ʃu]; "Our Burundi") is the national anthem of Burundi.
Lyrics
Kirundi lyrics
Kirundi original[1] | Kirundi original (with tonal diacritics – utwâtuzo) | IPA transcription[2] |
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Burundi bwacu, Burundi buhire, |
Burŭndi bwâcu, Burŭndi buhĭre, |
[bu.ɾúː.ndi bɡá.t͡ʃu bu.ɾúː.ndi bu.híː.ɾe] |
Translations
French translation | English translation |
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Cher Burundi, ô doux pays, |
Our Burundi, gentle country, |
References
- Nahimana, Salvator; Hatungimana, Jacques (2004). Melchior Ndadaye: pour le Burundi nouveau : campagne 1992-1993 (in French). L'Harmattan. p. 402. ISBN 978-2-7475-6180-8.
- "Kirundi (Ciza) - Orthography". The Language Documentation Training Centre. Retrieved 2022-01-06.