Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Basque? 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 Basque, why not also sing the Basque version of the happy birthday song!
Read on to learn more about this.
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How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Basque
To wish someone a happy birthday in Basque, you can say:
| English | Basque |
|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Zorionak |
This phrase actually means ‘congratulations’ but is used to wish someone a happy birthday.
To hear the pronunciation of this phrase, click here.
Basque Birthday Wishes & Phrases
Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases:
| English | Basque |
|---|---|
| Congratulations, for many years | Zorionak, urte askotarako |
| Have a good time | Ondo pasa |
| Have a nice day | Egun ona izan dezazula |
The phrase ‘Zorionak, urte askotarako’ is used to congratulate someone and wish them many years of happiness and life.
If you’re speaking to someone special then you’ll want to know how to say I love you in Basque.
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Basque
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Basque called ‘Zorionak Zuri’.
You’ll be happy to know it’s the same tune as the English version, they just sing it in Basque.
Check out the videos below to hear the Basque birthday song. I’ve listed the lyrics below so you can sing along.
Here’s the lyrics so you can sing along:
“Zorionak zuri,
Zorionak zuri,
Zorionak *name*
Zorionak beti”
In some versions of the song, instead of singing the person’s name they will just sing ‘zorionak’ again. This can be heard in the second video above.
This translates to:
“Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to *name*
Happy birthday to you!”
Basque Birthday Traditions
Birthday traditions can be very important to many people on their birthdays. To make your loved one feel extra special you can also try this Basque birthday tradition.
Pintxo
Many Basque parties will feature pintxo.
These are small snacks, similar to tapas, but are usually ‘spiked’ which means they usually have a skewer or toothpick holding them onto something, often bread.
These feature many different ingredients such as fish, stuffed peppers, tortilla de patatas and croquettes. These ingredients will be fastened to bread with a toothpick or skewer.
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Basque.
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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