Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Khmer? 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 Khmer, why not also sing the Khmer version of the happy birthday song!
Read on to learn more about this.
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How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Khmer
To wish someone a happy birthday in Khmer, you can say:
| English | Khmer |
|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Rek-reay th-ngai komnert |
If you want to write this in the Cambodian script, here it is រីករាយថ្ងៃកំណើត.
To hear the pronunciation of this phrase, check out the video below:
Khmer Birthday Wishes & Phrases
Alternatively, you can also use some of these Khmer birthday phrases:
| English | Khmer |
|---|---|
| All the best | Som oi krub yang ban la-or |
| Congratulations | Abaarsatr |
| Happy birthday to you | Chuon por th-ngai komnert |
| Have a great birthday | Som oi meen th-nhai la-or |
| I wish you a wonderful birthday | Choun por th-ngai la-or knong th-ngai koob komnert |
Check out the video below to hear the pronunciation of some of these phrases:
If you’re speaking to someone special then you’ll want to know how to say I love you in Khmer.
Birthday Vocabulary In Khmer
I’ve listed some handy Khmer birthday vocabulary below. These should come in handy if you’re celebrating a birthday!
| English | Khmer |
|---|---|
| Birthday | Th-ngai komnert |
| Party | Pi-teech-bli-ung |
| Birthday cake | Num koob komnert |
| Candles | Ti-en |
| Birthday present/gift | Cado koob komnert |
| Invitation | Kar an-chun |
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Khmer
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Khmer. You’ll be happy to know it’s the same tune as the English version, they just sing it in Khmer.
Check out the video below to hear the Khmer birthday song.
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Khmer.
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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