Ertra, Ertra, Ertra

Ertra, Ertra, Ertra is the national anthem of Eritrea. It was adopted in 1993, soon after country became independent, and is entitled Eritrea, Eritrea, Eritrea in English. The song is written by Solomon Tsehaye Beraki, composed by Isaac Abraham Meharezghi and Aron Tekle Tesfatsion. Tigrignan language is usually written in Ethiopic script.

Ertra, Ertra, Ertra,

Beal dema'nalkese tedem sisu,

Meswaéta bharnet tdebisu.

Mewaél nekhisa'b élame

Témrti tsnat koynu sma,

Ertra za haben wtsuat,

Ameskira haki kem téwet.

CHORUS:

Ertra, Ertra,

Abalem chebitato gbué kbra.

English translation:

Eritrea, Eritrea, Eritrea, Her enemy decimated and her sacrifices vindicated by liberation.
Steadfast in her goal, symbolising endurance, Eritrea, the pride of her oppressed people, proved that the truth prevails.
Eritrea, Eritrea holds her rightful place in the world.