Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Igbo?
As well as wishing your loved one a happy birthday in Igbo, today you’ll learn how to sing the Igbo version of the happy birthday song!
You’ll also learn some other birthday phrases in Igbo.
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How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Igbo
To wish someone a happy birthday in Igbo, you can say:
| English | Igbo |
|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Ezi ncheta ọmụmụ gị |
| Happy birthday to you | Aṅụrị na ncheta ọmụmụ gị |
To hear the pronunciation of these phrases, check out the video below:
Igbo Birthday Wishes & Phrases
Alternatively, you can also use some of these birthday phrases:
| English | Igbo |
|---|---|
| Congratulations | Ekele |
| Have a nice day | Ya gaziere gị taa |
These birthday phrases can be useful if you want to write a birthday card in Igbo.
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Igbo
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Igbo.
You’ll be happy to know it’s the same tune as the English version, they just sing it in Igbo.
Check out the video below to hear the Igbo birthday song. I’ve listed the lyrics below so you can sing along.
Here’s the lyrics to the Igbo birthday song so you can sing along:
“Aṅụlị ụbochị ọmụmụ,
Aṅụlị ụbochị ọmụmụ,
Aṅụlị ụbochị ọmụmụ nke gị,
Aṅụlị ụbochị ọmụmụ”
This translates to:
“Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!”
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Igbo.
Your loved one or friend will be so impressed that you can wish them a happy brithday in Igbo!
Why not also learn how to say ‘how are you?’ in Igbo?
You’ll need this essential phrase in lots of different situations.
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