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How to Say "Happy birthday" in Tamil

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
பிறந்த நாள் வாழ்த்துகள்
"Happy birthday" in Tamil · say it like pi-ran-da naa-l vaal-thu-kal

The most natural way to say "Happy birthday" in Tamil is பிறந்த நாள் வாழ்த்துகள். 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

பிறந்த நாள் வாழ்த்துக்கள்
a slightly more formal version
பிறந்த நாளுக்கு வாழ்த்துகள்
used when addressing someone directly

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 Tamil

TamilEnglish
உனக்கு பிறந்த நாள் வாழ்த்துகள்!Happy birthday to you!
Common mistake
Some learners may confuse the phrase with 'வாழ்த்துக்கள்' alone, which is more general and not specific to birthdays.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

Is it appropriate to say this to someone I just met?

Yes, it is a friendly and warm greeting suitable for anyone celebrating their birthday.

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