🇦🇫 Pashto phrases

How to Say "Happy birthday" in Pashto

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
زۀ دې ورځې مبارکي وایم
"Happy birthday" in Pashto · say it like zah day warzay mubarak-ee way-im

The most natural way to say "Happy birthday" in Pashto is زۀ دې ورځې مبارکي وایم. 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

زما د زوکړې ورځ مبارک شه
This is a more casual way to say it.
د زوکړې مبارکي
A very brief and informal way.

When to use it

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.

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Examples in Pashto

PashtoEnglish
زما ملګري ته زۀ دې ورځې مبارکي وایمI wish my friend a happy birthday.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct verb form for the subject.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear زۀ دې ورځې مبارکي وایم, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Pashto 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 use 'زۀ دې ورځې مبارکي وایم' which is suitable for formal occasions.

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