🇧🇬 Bulgarian phrases

How to Say "Happy birthday" in Bulgarian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Честит рожден ден
"Happy birthday" in Bulgarian · say it like ches-tit rozh-den den

The most natural way to say "Happy birthday" in Bulgarian is Честит рожден ден. 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

Честит имен ден
Used for celebrating name days, which are common in Bulgaria.
Честит рожден ден на теб
A more personal way to say it, addressing someone directly.

When to use it

You can use this phrase to wish someone well on their birthday. It is appropriate for friends, family, and colleagues. You can also add a personal touch by including the person's name or a small gift.

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Examples in Bulgarian

BulgarianEnglish
Честит рожден ден, Мария!Happy birthday, Maria!
Честит рожден ден на всички!Happy birthday to everyone!
Common mistake
A common mistake is to forget to use the correct form of the phrase for name days.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What do I say if it's someone's name day?

You say 'Честит имен ден' instead.

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