Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Georgian? 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 Georgian, why not also sing the Georgian version of the happy birthday song! Read on to learn more about this.
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How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Georgian
To wish someone a happy birthday in Georgian, you can say:
| English | Georgian | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Happy birthday | გილოცავ დაბადების დღეს | Gilotsav dabadebis dghes |
To hear the pronunciation of this phrase, you can check out this YouTube video. Skip to 16:14 for ‘happy birthday’.
Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases:
| English | Georgian | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| All the best | აბა კარგად | Aba kargad |
| Congratulations | გილოცავ | Gilotsav |
| Have a nice day | სასიამოვნო დღეს გისურვებ | Sasiamovno dghes gisurveb |
If you’re speaking to someone special then you’ll want to know how to say I love you in Georgian.
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Georgian
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Georgian. You’ll be happy to know it’s the same tune as the English version, they just sing it in Georgian.
Check out the video below to hear the Georgian birthday song. I’ve listed the lyrics below so you can sing along.
Here’s the lyrics so you can sing along:
“Gilotsav dabadebis dghes,
Gilotsav dabadebis dghes,
Gilotsav dabadebis dghes *name*
Gilotsav dabadebis dghes”
This translates to:
“Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to *name*
Happy birthday to you!”
Georgian 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 Georgian birthday tradition.
Supra
Supra is a traditional ceremonial Georgian feast that is celebrated not only on birthdays but also weddings, funerals, anniversaries, religious holidays and more. It consists of lots of food, lots of wine, close friends and family and toasts.
The ‘tamada’ or toastmaker leads the celebration, this person will be elected at the start of the event. They lead with a series of toasts, often including anecdotes and other stories.
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Georgian.
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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