Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Cebuano (also known as Bisaya)? 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 Cebuano, why not also sing the Cebuano version of the happy birthday song!
Read on to learn more about this.
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How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Cebuano/Bisaya
To wish someone a happy birthday in Cebuano, you can say:
| English | Cebuano |
|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Malipayong adlawng natawhan |
| Happy birthday (longer version) | Malipayong pagsaulog sa imong adlaw nga natawhan |
To hear the pronunciation of this phrase, check out the video below:
Cebuano Birthday Wishes & Phrases
Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases:
| English | Cebuano |
|---|---|
| Congratulations | Pahalipay |
| Have a nice day | Maayong adlaw kanimo |
If you’re speaking to someone special then you’ll want to know how to say I love you in Cebuano.
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Cebuano/Bisaya
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Cebuano.
Check out the video below to hear the Cebuano birthday song. I’ve listed the lyrics below so you can sing along.
Here’s the lyrics so you can sing along:
“Ni abot na usab ang birthday mo nga malipayon,
Salamat sa Ginoo gipadangat ikaw karon,
Hinaot pa unta na daghan pa nga katu-igan,
Ang mo abot kanimu ug ning imong ka-igsoonan.
Kumusta ka karon hingpit kaba nga malipayon,
Nia kami nag-awit, uban sa gugma nga hingpit,
Kami nia karon ni ining sayo sa kabuntagon,
Kari kamon nagpahinumdum sa adlaw nga ikaw natawo.
Happy birthday nalang kanimo o’ among minhal,
Dawata ni among pahalipay gikan sa among kasing-kasing,
Mao kini ang halad, awit sa Diyos-nong gugma,
Uban ni kristo nato karon, happy birthday nalang.
Sa bag-o pa ikaw nahimogso ning kalibutan,
Gipangga gi-amuma sa balaanon mo nga inahan,
Pagkatam-is gayod nga mo amping ang ginikanan,
Handumanan nagpabilin ning adlaw sa kasumaran.
Happy birthday nalang kanimo o’ among minhal,
Dawata ni among pahalipay gikan sa among kasing-kasing,
Mao kini ang halad, awit sa Diyos-nong gugma,
Uban ni kristo nato karon, happy birthday nalang”
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Cebuano.
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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