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Welcome to my journal. This is where I'll be revealing my innermost thoughts and feelings to the world. Occasionally I'll talk about other stuff, but mostly about my experiences.
Sep 18, 2002: O Sifuni Mungu! (link | trackback: 0)
Time: 10:38 - Mood: Very happy - Location: Work - Now playing: n/a
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe...
-- First Call, "O Sifuni Mungu"
Heh. You're probably wondering what the above means in English. Good question, 'cuz I don't know. I do know that the language is Swahili, and I also know that it's a brilliant song. I'm even beginning to be able to sing it. :)
I'm going to stick my neck out, though, and attempt to translate it based on stuff I can find. First, here are the full lyrics to the song.
I'm also going to search for some pages that are relevant... for example, Bonn fra Uganda, which helps me get off to a good start. It tells me a number of things:
* "Mungu" is Swahili for "God".
* "Imbeni" is Swahili for "sing".
* "Bwana" is Swahili for "Lord" (although it's not used in this song)
So at least I know that the "Imbeni, imbeni!" bit means. :D
I'll let you know how I get on with translating it...
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