Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Hebrew? 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 Hebrew, why not also sing the Hebrew version of the happy birthday song! Read on to learn more about this.
How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Hebrew
To wish someone a happy birthday in Hebrew, you can say:
| English | Hebrew | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Happy birthday | יום הולדת שמח | Yom huledet sam-ea-kh |
This phrase is often said quickly and so the words sometimes merge together. This sounds like ‘yomuledet sam-ea-kh’
To hear the pronunciation of this phrase, check out the below video:
Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases:
| English | Hebrew | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Best of luck/congratulations | מזל טוב | Mazal tov |
| Until 120 | עד 120 | Ad meah ve esrim |
Whilst the phrase ‘mazal tov’ literally means ‘best of luck’, it is more commonly used to mean ‘congratulations’ and would often be used on birthdays.
The phrase ‘until 120’ is a blessing often used on birthdays. It’s essentially wishing that someone lives a long life and reaches the age of 120.
If you’re speaking to someone special then you’ll want to know how to say I love you in Hebrew.
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Hebrew
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Hebrew. There are actually 2 birthday songs commonly used in Israel.
The most popular birthday song in Hebrew is called ‘Ha’yom Yom Huledet’.
Check out the video below to hear this song. I’ve also listed the lyrics below so you can sing along.
Here’s the lyrics so you can sing along:
היום יום הולדת
היום יום הולדת
*name* היום יום הולדת ל
היום יום הולדת
היום יום הולדת
*name* היום יום הולדת ל
חג לו שמח
וזר לו פורח
*name* היום יום הולדת ל
חג לו שמח
וזר לו פורח
*name* היום יום הולדת ל
This is pronounced as:
“Hayom yom huledet
Hayom yom huledet
Hayom yom huledet le’ *name*
Hayom yom huledet
Hayom yom huledet
Hayom yom huledet le’ *name*
Chag lo/la sameach
Ve’zer lo/la pore’ach
Hayom yom huledet le’ *name*
Chag lo/la sameach
Ve’zer lo/la pore’ach
Hayom yom huledet le’ *name*“
This translates to:
“Today is the birthday
Today is the birthday
Today is the birthday of *name*
Today is the birthday
Today is the birthday
Today is the birthday of *name*
Happy holiday to him/her
And blooming wreath for him/her
Today is the birthday of *name*
Happy holiday to him/her
And blooming wreath for him/her
Today is the birthday of *name*“
The other song is the same tune as the English version, they just sing it in Hebrew.
Check out the video below to hear this Hebrew birthday song. I’ve listed the lyrics below so you can sing along.
Here’s the lyrics so you can sing along:
יום הולדת שמח,
יום הולדת שמח,
יום הולדת שמח
יום הולדת שמח
This is pronounced as:
“Yom huledet sameach,
Yom huledet sameach
Yom huledet sameach
Yom huledet sameach”
This translates to:
“Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Happy birthday”
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Hebrew.
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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