🇦🇲 Armenian phrases

How to Say "Happy birthday" in Armenian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Շնորհավոր ծննդյան օր
"Happy birthday" in Armenian · say it like shnorhavor tsnundyan or

The most natural way to say "Happy birthday" in Armenian is Շնորհավոր ծննդյան օր. 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

Շնորհավոր ծնունդ
A more casual way to say it.
Ծննդյան շնորհավորանք
A formal way, often used in written messages.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when someone is celebrating their birthday. It is appropriate for friends, family, and colleagues. You can say it in person, on a card, or in a message.

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Examples in Armenian

ArmenianEnglish
Շնորհավոր ծննդյան օր, իմ սիրելի ընկեր!Happy birthday, my dear friend!
Շնորհավոր ծնունդ, թող բոլոր երազանքներդ իրականանան:Happy birthday, may all your dreams come true:
Common mistake
Some learners forget to use the correct form of the word for 'birthday' in Armenian.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I respond to someone wishing me a happy birthday?

You can say 'Շնորհակալություն' which means 'Thank you'.

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