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How to Say "Happy birthday" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
የዕድሜ ዕለት ደስ ይበልህ
"Happy birthday" in Amharic · say it like yeh-id-meh ih-leht des yih-behl

The most natural way to say "Happy birthday" in Amharic is የዕድሜ ዕለት ደስ ይበልህ. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

የዕድሜ ዕለት ደስ ይበልህ ወይም ደስ ይበልህ
This is a more casual way to say it.

When to use it

You can use this phrase to wish someone a happy birthday. It is appropriate for friends, family, and colleagues. It is a warm and friendly greeting that shows you care about the person's special day.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
የዕድሜ ዕለት ደስ ይበልህ እንዴት ነህ?Happy birthday! How are you?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct form of 'you' based on the person's age or relationship.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear የዕድሜ ዕለት ደስ ይበልህ, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Amharic with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What do I say if I want to wish someone a happy birthday in a formal setting?

You can still use 'የዕድሜ ዕለት ደስ ይበልህ' but add a respectful tone.

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