Wishing someone happy birthday in their own language is one of the easiest ways to make them smile. Here's how to say it in 20 languages, with a simple pronunciation guide. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Quick answer: Spanish: ¡Feliz cumpleaños! French: Joyeux anniversaire! German: Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! Italian: Buon compleanno! Below you'll find 16 more, plus how to get a whole crew to shout it for you.
1. Let our African crew say it in their language
Want to go further than a text message? Our crew performs your birthday message in English or any other language, word for word. We write it on a board by hand, shout it out with their name and dance. Every video is filmed live by real people for your order and arrives by email in 1-2 days.
2. Happy birthday in 20 languages
| Language | Happy birthday | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¡Feliz cumpleaños! | feh-LEES koom-pleh-AH-nyohs |
| French | Joyeux anniversaire ! | zhwah-YUH zah-nee-vehr-SEHR |
| German | Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! | AH-les GOO-teh tsoom geh-BOORTS-tahk |
| Italian | Buon compleanno! | bwon kom-pleh-AHN-noh |
| Portuguese | Feliz aniversário! | feh-LEEZ ah-nee-ver-SAH-ree-oo |
| Dutch | Gefeliciteerd! | khuh-fay-lee-see-TEERT |
| Polish | Wszystkiego najlepszego! | fshist-KYEH-go nai-lep-SHEH-go |
| Romanian | La mulți ani! | lah MOOLTS ahn |
| Hungarian | Boldog születésnapot! | BOL-dog SU-le-taysh-nah-pot |
| Czech | Všechno nejlepší k narozeninám! | FSHEKH-no NEY-lep-shee k NAH-ro-zeh-nee-nahm |
| Ukrainian | З днем народження! | z dnem na-ROD-zhen-nya |
| Russian | С днём рождения! | s DNYOM rozh-DYE-nee-ya |
| Greek | Χρόνια πολλά! | KHRO-nya po-LAH |
| Japanese | お誕生日おめでとう | oh-tahn-JOH-bee oh-meh-deh-TOH |
| Korean | 생일 축하해요 | SENG-eel CHOOK-ha-heh-yo |
| Mandarin Chinese | 生日快乐 | shung-ruh kwhy-luh |
| Hindi | जन्मदिन मुबारक | JUNM-din moo-BAA-rak |
| Arabic | عيد ميلاد سعيد | eed mee-LAAD sa-EED |
| Swahili | Heri ya siku ya kuzaliwa! | HEH-ree yah SEE-koo yah koo-zah-LEE-wah |
| Yoruba | Ẹ kú ọjọ́ ìbí! | eh KOO aw-JAW ee-BEE |
3. Tips for wishing happy birthday in another language
- Practice out loud a few times before a call, or record a voice note.
- Add their name. "Feliz cumpleaños, María!" feels much more personal.
- Write it down too. A card or a board with the words in their language looks great in photos.
- Not sure about a spelling? Ask a native speaker. Small mistakes are charming, but names should be right.
FAQ
What's the most common way to say happy birthday in Spanish?
¡Feliz cumpleaños! You can add "¡que cumplas muchos más!" which means "may you have many more".
Can I get a birthday video in a language other than English?
Yes. Our crew performs your message in any language, word for word. Just type the message the way you want it written and said.
How long does a video take?
Your video arrives by email in 1-2 days, or within 24 hours with Priority delivery.
Happy birthday in any language
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