Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Croatian? 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 Croatian, why not also sing the Croatian version of the happy birthday song!
You could also get your loved one a Croatian Birthday Card. This will definitely make their day!
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How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Croatian
To wish someone a happy birthday in Croatian, you can say:
| English | Croatian | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Sretan rođendan | Sre-tan rojen-dan |
To hear the pronunciation of this phrase, check out the below video. Skip to 9:18 for ‘happy birthday’:
Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases:
| English | Croatian | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| All the best | Sve najbolje | Sveh nai-bol-ee |
| Congratulations | Čestitke | Chest-eet-keh |
| Happy birthday to you | Sretan rođendan ti | Sre-tan rojen-dan tee |
If you’re speaking to someone special then you’ll want to know how to say I love you in Croatian.
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Croatian
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Croatian. You’ll be happy to know it’s the same tune as the English version, they just sing it in Croatian.
Check out the video below to hear the Croatian birthday song:
Here’s the lyrics so you can sing along:
“Sretan rođendan ti!
Sretan rođendan ti!
Sretan rođendan *name*
Sretan rođendan ti!”
This translates to:
“Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to *name*
Happy birthday to you!”
Croatian Birthday Traditions
If it’s your birthday, you may want to keep this Croatian birthday tradition to yourself.
In Croatia, 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 Croatian.
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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