Happy birthday in different languages
How to say “Happy birthday” in 67 different languages, each written out, romanized and pronounced, and checked for natural everyday use. Tap the speaker to hear it, then practise saying it yourself in the SPAIKING app.
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“Happy birthday” in 67 languages at a glance
| Language | “Happy birthday” | Pronunciation | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spanish | Feliz cumpleaños | feh-leez koom-pleh-ahn-yohs | Use this phrase to wish someone well on their birthday |
| 🇫🇷 French | Joyeux anniversaire | zhwah-yuhz ah-neev-air-sair | You can use 'Joyeux anniversaire' when wishing someone a happy birthday |
| 🇯🇵 Japanese | お誕生日おめでとう | oh-tan-jou-bi oh-meh-deh-toh | Use this phrase when you want to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇮🇹 Italian | Buon compleanno | bwon kom-pleh-ahn-no | You can use 'Buon compleanno' when you want to wish someone a happy birthday directly |
| 🇩🇪 German | Alles Gute zum Geburtstag | ahl-es goo-teh tsoom ge-burt-stahg | You can use this phrase to wish someone well on their birthday |
| 🇰🇷 Korean | 생일 축하합니다 | saeng-il chuk-ha-ham-ni-da | You can use this phrase to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇨🇳 Chinese | 生日快乐 | shēng rì kuài lè | You can use this phrase to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇷🇺 Russian | С днём рождения | s dnyom rozhdeniya | You can use this phrase to wish someone a happy birthday in any setting |
| 🇧🇷 Portuguese | Feliz aniversário | feh-leez ah-nee-ver-sah-ree-oh | You can use 'Feliz aniversário' when you want to wish someone well on their birthday |
| 🇸🇦 Arabic | عيد ميلاد سعيد | eed mee-laad sa-eed | You can use this phrase when someone is celebrating their birthday |
| 🇮🇳 Hindi | जन्मदिन मुबारक हो | janm-din moo-ba-raak ho | Use this phrase when you want to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇬🇧 English | Happy birthday | hap-ee burth-day | Use this phrase to wish someone well on their birthday |
| 🇳🇱 Dutch | Gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag | khuh-feh-li-si-teerd met yuh veer-yah-rahg | You use this phrase when you want to congratulate someone on their birthday |
| 🇸🇪 Swedish | Grattis på födelsedagen | grah-tis poh fur-del-seh-dah-gen | Use this phrase when you want to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇩🇰 Danish | Tillykke med fødselsdagen | til-ly-keh meh fød-sels-daen | You use this phrase when you want to wish someone well on their birthday |
| 🇵🇱 Polish | Szczęśliwych urodzin | shcheh-shlee-vih u-roh-dzeen | You can use this phrase when you want to wish someone well on their birthday |
| 🇹🇷 Turkish | Mutlu yıllar | moot-loo yuhl-lahr | You can use 'Mutlu yıllar' when you want to wish someone a happy birthday in a casual setting |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesian | Selamat ulang tahun | suh-lah-maht oo-lahng tah-hoon | You can use this phrase to greet someone on their birthday |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnamese | Chúc mừng sinh nhật | chook moong sin nyut | You can use this phrase to wish someone well on their birthday |
| 🇺🇦 Ukrainian | З днем народження | z dnem nar-od-zhen-nya | You can use this phrase to wish someone a happy birthday in any setting |
| 🇹🇭 Thai | สุขสันต์วันเกิด | sook-sun wan-geurt | You can use this phrase to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇬🇷 Greek | Χρόνια πολλά | khró-nia po-lá | You can use this phrase to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇵🇭 Tagalog | Maligayang kaarawan | mah-lee-gah-yang kah-rah-wan | You can use this phrase to greet someone on their birthday |
| 🇮🇱 Hebrew | יום הולדת שמח | yoom ho-leh-det sa-mach | You can use this phrase to wish someone well on their birthday |
| 🇳🇴 Norwegian | Gratulerer med dagen | grah-too-leh-rehr meh dah-gen | You use this phrase to wish someone well on their birthday |
| 🇷🇴 Romanian | La mulți ani | lah mool-tsi ahn | You can use this phrase to wish someone a happy birthday in any informal or formal setting |
| 🇨🇿 Czech | Šťastné narozeniny | shtyast-neh nah-roh-zeh-nee | Use this phrase when you want to wish someone well on their birthday |
| 🇭🇺 Hungarian | Boldog születésnapot | bohl-dohg soo-leh-tays-nahp-oht | You can use this phrase when you want to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇫🇮 Finnish | Hyvää syntymäpäivää | hoo-vah-sun-tuh-mah-pie-vah | You can use 'Hyvää syntymäpäivää' when you want to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇵🇰 Urdu | سالگرہ مبارک | saal-girah mu-ba-rak | You can use this phrase when someone is celebrating their birthday |
| 🇷🇸 Serbian | Srećan rođendan | sreh-tsahn roh-djen-dahn | Use this phrase when you want to wish someone well on their birthday |
| 🇭🇷 Croatian | Sretan rođendan | sre-tan roh-jen-dan | You can use this phrase to wish someone well on their birthday |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgarian | Честит рожден ден | ches-tit rozh-den den | You can use this phrase to wish someone well on their birthday |
| 🇸🇰 Slovak | Šťastné narodeniny | shtyast-neh nah-roh-deh-nee | You can use this phrase when you want to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇮🇳 Tamil | பிறந்த நாள் வாழ்த்துகள் | pi-ran-da naa-l vaal-thu-kal | You can use this phrase when someone is celebrating their birthday |
| 🇮🇳 Telugu | జన్మదిన శుభాకాంక్షలు | jun-mah-dee-n shoo-bah-kahn-kshah-loo | You can use this phrase to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇧🇩 Bengali | শুভ জন্মদিন | shoo-boo jôn-mo-deen | You can use this phrase when someone is celebrating their birthday |
| 🇲🇾 Malay | Selamat ulang tahun | suh-lah-maht oo-lahng tah-hoon | You can use this phrase to wish someone well on their birthday |
| 🇮🇷 Persian | تولدت مبارک | tavallodet mobarak | You can use this phrase when someone is celebrating their birthday |
| 🇳🇵 Nepali | जन्मदिनको शुभकामना | juhn-muh-din-koh shoo-bh-kah-mah-nah | Use this phrase when you want to wish someone well on their birthday |
| 🇦🇱 Albanian | Gëzuar ditëlindjen | geh-zoo-ar dee-tul-lin-yen | You can use this phrase to wish someone well on their birthday |
| 🇮🇳 Malayalam | ജന്മദിനാശംസകൾ | jun-ma-di-naa-sham-sa-kaal | You can use this phrase when you want to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇮🇳 Kannada | ಹ್ಯಾಪಿ ಬರ್ತ್ಡೇ | hya-pee burth-day | You can use this phrase when you want to wish someone well on their birthday |
| 🇮🇳 Marathi | जन्मदिनाच्या शुभेच्छा | jurn-din-ya-shub-ech-chha | You can use this phrase when you want to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇮🇳 Gujarati | જન્મદિવસની શુભકામનાઓ | junm-dee-vas-nee shubh-kaam-naa-o | Use this phrase when you want to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇰🇪 Swahili | Siku ya kuzaliwa njema | see-koo yah koo-zah-lee-wah n-jem-ah | You can use this phrase to wish someone well on their birthday |
| 🇿🇦 Afrikaans | Gelukkige verjaarsdag | geh-luk-kee-geh fer-yahrs-dahg | Use this phrase when you want to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇮🇪 Irish | Lá breithe shona | law breh-ha hun-uh | You can use this phrase to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🏴 Welsh | Pen-blwydd hapus | pen-bloyth hah-pis | You can use this phrase to wish someone a happy birthday on their special day |
| 🏛️ Latin | Felix natalis | feh-liks nah-tah-lis | Use 'Felix natalis' when wishing someone a happy birthday in a friendly or celebratory context |
| 🌺 Hawaiian | Hauʻoli lā hānau | how-oh-lee lah hah-now | You can use this phrase to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇳🇿 Maori | Hari huritau | hah-ree hoo-ree-tah-oo | Use this phrase when you want to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇿🇦 Zulu | Usuku oluhle lokuzalwa | oo-soo-koo oh-loo-leh loh-koo-zahl-wah | You can use this phrase when someone is celebrating their birthday |
| 🇳🇬 Yoruba | Ẹ kú àbọ̀ ọjọ́-ibi | eh koo ah-boh oh-joh ee-bee | You use this phrase to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇳🇬 Hausa | Barka da ranar haihuwa | bar-kah dah rah-nar hai-hoo-wah | You can use this phrase to wish someone well on their birthday |
| 🇸🇴 Somali | Dhalasho Wanaagsan | dhal-ah-sho wan-ag-sahn | You can use this phrase to wish someone well on their birthday |
| 🇮🇸 Icelandic | Til hamingju með afmælið | til ham-ing-yu meth av-my-lith | You can use this phrase when someone is celebrating their birthday |
| 🇪🇸 Catalan | Feliç aniversari | feh-leets ah-nee-ver-sah-ree | You can use 'Feliç aniversari' when wishing someone a happy birthday |
| 🇲🇲 Burmese | မွေးနေ့ပျော်ပါစေ | mwe-nay pyaw-par-say | Use this phrase when you want to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇰🇭 Khmer | សូមអបអរសាទរថ្ងៃកំណើត | soom ah-bah-ah-sah-tuh thngai kom-nert | You can use this phrase when someone is celebrating their birthday |
| 🇱🇰 Sinhala | ආයුබෝවන් | ah-yoo-boh-wan | Use this phrase to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇱🇦 Lao | ສຸດທ້າຍສຸດສົດ | sud-thai-sud-sot | You can use this phrase when someone is celebrating their birthday |
| 🇪🇹 Amharic | የዕድሜ ዕለት ደስ ይበልህ | yeh-id-meh ih-leht des yih-behl | You can use this phrase to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇬🇪 Georgian | გილოცავ დაბადების დღეს | gee-lo-tsav dah-ba-debis dghes | You can use this phrase to wish someone well on their birthday |
| 🇦🇲 Armenian | Շնորհավոր ծննդյան օր | shnorhavor tsnundyan or | You can use this phrase when someone is celebrating their birthday |
| 🇦🇫 Pashto | زۀ دې ورځې مبارکي وایم | zah day warzay mubarak-ee way-im | Use this phrase when you want to wish someone a happy birthday |
| 🇵🇰 Sindhi | جنم ڏينهن مبارڪ | junum dinh mubarak | You can use this phrase to wish someone well on their birthday |
Happy birthday in Malay
Selamat ulang tahun (suh-lah-maht oo-lahng tah-hoon)
You can use this phrase to wish someone well on their birthday. It is appropriate for friends, family, and colleagues. It is a warm and friendly greeting that shows you care.
Examples
- Selamat ulang tahun, semoga semua impianmu tercapai.
Happy birthday, may all your dreams come true.
Other ways to say it
- Selamat hari jadi: Used in some regions, especially in Malaysia.
Happy birthday in Korean
생일 축하합니다 (saeng-il chuk-ha-ham-ni-da)
You can use this phrase to wish someone a happy birthday. It is appropriate for both formal and informal settings. Use the casual version with friends and the polite version with elders or in formal situations.
Examples
- 생일 축하합니다! 오늘 하루 즐겁게 보내세요.
Happy birthday! Have a great day today.
Other ways to say it
- 생일 축하해: more casual, used among friends
- 생일 축하드려요: polite, used in formal situations
Happy birthday in Portuguese
Feliz aniversário (feh-leez ah-nee-ver-sah-ree-oh)
You can use 'Feliz aniversário' when you want to wish someone well on their birthday. It's appropriate for friends, family, and colleagues. You can say it in person, in a card, or in a message.
Examples
- Feliz aniversário! Espero que você tenha um dia maravilhoso.
Happy birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day.
Other ways to say it
- Parabéns: Used more casually, often for congratulating someone
- Feliz aniversário para você: A more personalized way to say it
Happy birthday in Italian
Buon compleanno (bwon kom-pleh-ahn-no)
You can use 'Buon compleanno' when you want to wish someone a happy birthday directly. It's appropriate for friends, family, and colleagues. 'Tanti auguri' is often used in more informal situations, while 'Auguri di buon compleanno' is suitable for formal occasions.
Examples
- Buon compleanno, Marco!
Happy birthday, Marco! - Tanti auguri per il tuo compleanno!
Best wishes for your birthday!
Other ways to say it
- Tanti auguri: Commonly used in casual settings to wish someone well on their birthday.
- Auguri di buon compleanno: A more formal way to say happy birthday.
Happy birthday in Dutch
Gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag (khuh-feh-li-si-teerd met yuh veer-yah-rahg)
You use this phrase when you want to congratulate someone on their birthday. It is appropriate for friends, family, and colleagues. You can say it in person, in a card, or in a message.
Examples
- Gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag! Ik hoop dat je een geweldige dag hebt.
Happy birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day.
Other ways to say it
- Van harte gefeliciteerd: A more formal way to say it, suitable for cards or speeches
- Fijne verjaardag: A casual way to wish someone a happy birthday
Happy birthday in Japanese
お誕生日おめでとう (oh-tan-jou-bi oh-meh-deh-toh)
Use this phrase when you want to wish someone a happy birthday. It is appropriate for friends, family, and colleagues. You can also use the formal version when addressing someone you respect or in a professional setting.
Examples
- 今日は友達の誕生日なので、お誕生日おめでとうと言いました。
Today was my friend's birthday, so I said happy birthday. - お母さんの誕生日には、お誕生日おめでとうございますを言います。
I say happy birthday to my mother on her birthday.
Other ways to say it
- お誕生日おめでとうございます: A more formal way to say it, suitable for adults or in polite situations.
- ハッピーバースデー: A casual, borrowed phrase often used among friends.
Happy birthday in Arabic
عيد ميلاد سعيد (eed mee-laad sa-eed)
You can use this phrase when someone is celebrating their birthday. It is appropriate for friends, family, and colleagues. It is a warm and friendly way to express your good wishes on their special day.
Examples
- أتمنى لك عيد ميلاد سعيد!
I wish you a happy birthday!
Other ways to say it
- كل عام وأنت بخير: Used more generally for well-wishes on birthdays and other occasions.
- عيد ميلاد مبارك: Often used in more religious or formal contexts.
Happy birthday in Maori
Hari huritau (hah-ree hoo-ree-tah-oo)
Use this phrase when you want to wish someone a happy birthday. It is appropriate for friends, family, and colleagues. You can say it in person, on a card, or in a message.
Examples
- Hari huritau ki a koe!
Happy birthday to you!
Other ways to say it
- Kia hari te rā: A more formal way to wish someone a happy birthday.
- Hari tau: A casual and shorter version.
Happy birthday in Spanish
Feliz cumpleaños (feh-leez koom-pleh-ahn-yohs)
Use this phrase to wish someone well on their birthday. It is appropriate for friends, family, and colleagues. You can say it in person, in a card, or in a message.
Examples
- ¡Feliz cumpleaños! Espero que tengas un gran día.
Happy birthday! I hope you have a great day.
Other ways to say it
- Feliz cumple: A more casual and informal way to say it
- Que cumplas muchos más: A phrase wishing someone many more birthdays, often used in a more heartfelt context
Happy birthday in German
Alles Gute zum Geburtstag (ahl-es goo-teh tsoom ge-burt-stahg)
You can use this phrase to wish someone well on their birthday. It is appropriate for friends, family, and colleagues. It is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts.
Examples
- Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, Maria!
Happy birthday, Maria!
Other ways to say it
- Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag: More formal, often used in written messages.
- Geburtstagsgrüße: Casual, can be used in greetings or cards.
Happy birthday in Hindi
जन्मदिन मुबारक हो (janm-din moo-ba-raak ho)
Use this phrase when you want to wish someone a happy birthday. It is appropriate for friends, family, and colleagues. You can say it in person, over the phone, or in a message.
Examples
- तुम्हारा जन्मदिन मुबारक हो!
Happy birthday to you!
Other ways to say it
- जन्मदिन की शुभकामनाएँ: This is a more formal way to wish someone a happy birthday.
- जन्मदिन की बधाई: This is a casual way to convey birthday wishes.
Happy birthday in Danish
Tillykke med fødselsdagen (til-ly-keh meh fød-sels-daen)
You use this phrase when you want to wish someone well on their birthday. It is appropriate for both friends and family. You can say it in person, in a card, or in a message.
Examples
- Tillykke med fødselsdagen, Maria!
Happy birthday, Maria! - Jeg håber, du får en fantastisk dag. Tillykke med fødselsdagen!
I hope you have a fantastic day. Happy birthday!
Other ways to say it
- Tillykke: A more casual way to congratulate someone, often used among friends.
- Stort tillykke med fødselsdagen: A more emphatic version, suitable for close friends or family.
Happy birthday in Thai
สุขสันต์วันเกิด (sook-sun wan-geurt)
You can use this phrase to wish someone a happy birthday. It is appropriate for friends, family, and colleagues. You can say it in person, on a card, or in a message. Adding a personal touch, like a wish for happiness, can make it even more special.
Examples
- สุขสันต์วันเกิดนะเพื่อน
Happy birthday, my friend. - สุขสันต์วันเกิด! ขอให้มีความสุขมากๆ
Happy birthday! Wishing you lots of happiness.
Other ways to say it
- สุขสันต์วันเกิดนะ: A more casual way to say it, often used among friends.
- ขอให้มีความสุขในวันเกิด: A more formal way, meaning 'Wishing you happiness on your birthday.'
Happy birthday in Welsh
Pen-blwydd hapus (pen-bloyth hah-pis)
You can use this phrase to wish someone a happy birthday on their special day. It is appropriate for both friends and family. You can also add a personal touch by including their name or a small message.
Examples
- Pen-blwydd hapus, Sioned!
Happy birthday, Sioned! - Pen-blwydd hapus i ti, ffrind!
Happy birthday to you, friend!
Other ways to say it
- Pen-blwydd hapus i ti: A more personal way to say it, often used among friends.
- Pen-blwydd hapus i chi: A polite or formal way to say it, used for acquaintances or elders.
Happy birthday in Pashto
زۀ دې ورځې مبارکي وایم (zah day warzay mubarak-ee way-im)
Use this phrase when you want to wish someone a happy birthday. It is appropriate for friends, family, and colleagues. You can say it in person, on a card, or in a message.
Examples
- زما ملګري ته زۀ دې ورځې مبارکي وایم
I wish my friend a happy birthday.
Other ways to say it
- زما د زوکړې ورځ مبارک شه: This is a more casual way to say it.
- د زوکړې مبارکي: A very brief and informal way.
Frequently asked
How do you say “Happy birthday” in different languages?
Spanish: Feliz cumpleaños · French: Joyeux anniversaire · Japanese: お誕生日おめでとう · Italian: Buon compleanno · German: Alles Gute zum Geburtstag · Korean: 생일 축하합니다.
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