Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Albanian? You’re in the right place.
It’s always nice to wish someone a happy birthday on their special day, but why not do it in a language that means something to them.
As well as wishing your loved one a happy birthday in Albanian, why not also sing the Albanian version of the happy birthday song! Read on to learn more about this.
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How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Albanian
To wish someone a happy birthday in Albanian, you can say:
| English | Albanian | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Gëzuar ditëlindjen | Gez-oo-ar dit-eh-lind-yen |
| Happy birthday | Urime ditëlindjen | U-ree-meh dit-eh-lind-yen |
Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases:
| English | Albanian | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| I wish you a happy birthday | Ju uroj gëzuar ditëlindjen | Yu uroy gez-oo-ar dit-eh-lind-yen |
| I wish you 100 years | U bëfsh edhe njëqind vjec | U burfsh edhe nyechin vyech |
| Happy birthday to you | Shumë urime për ty | Shoom-uh u-ree-meh per too |
| Congratulations | Urime | U-ree-meh |
The phrase ‘I wish you 100 years’ is a famous Albanian expression used on birthdays. It’s basically wishing that someone lives until they are 100 years old.
Why not also learn how to say ‘how are you?’ in Albanian? You’ll need this essential phrase in lots of different situations.
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Albanian
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Albanian. You’ll be happy to know it’s the same tune as the English version, they just sing it in Albanian.
Check out the video below to hear it. The speaker also shows you how to pronounce the happy birthday phrases above.
Here’s the lyrics so you can sing along:
“Shumë urime për ty
Shumë urime për ty
Shumë urime për *name*,
Shumë urime për ty“
This translates to:
“Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to *name*
Happy birthday to you“
Albanian Birthday Traditions
If it’s your birthday, you may want to keep this Albanian birthday tradition to yourself.
In Albania, it’s a tradition for the person whose birthday it is to pay for everything. So if you’re planning a birthday lunch or a birthday dinner with all your friends, you’ll be expected to pay for everyone.
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Albanian.
It’s a great idea to make the effort to learn how to say this in someone’s native language or a language that means something to them.
Your loved one or friend will be so impressed!
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