Sejak kecil aku mengerti suka dan duka bersamamu
Oh bahasaku, betapa tulusnya aku berdoa untuk pertama kali:
“Tuhan,” bisikku, “kasihanilah ibu, ayah, kasihanilah kami”
1907- Gabdulla Tukay.
Translated into English:
“Native Tongue”
Oh native tongue, and mother tongue, the language of my ancestors!
So many things in the world I understand through you, my native language.
With this unique language, tales are told,
Stories of our ancestors are passed down.
Oh native tounge! You’re always by my side,
My joy, my sorrow, understood since childhood.
Oh native tongue! In you lies my deepest thoughts:
My prayers, my dreams, my words and songs.
1907, Gabdulla Tukay”.