Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Kinyarwanda? 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 Kinyarwanda, why not also sing the Kinyarwanda version of the happy birthday song!
Read on to learn more about this.
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How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Kinyarwanda
To wish someone a happy birthday in Kinyarwanda, you can say:
| English | Kinyarwanda |
|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Isabukuru nziza |
| Happy birthday | Umunsi mwiza w’amavuko |
Both of these phrases mean ‘happy birthday’ and you can use them interchangeably.
Kinyarwanda Birthday Wishes & Phrases
Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases:
| English | Kinyarwanda |
|---|---|
| Have a nice day | Ugire umunsi mwiza |
| Cheers/good health | Kubuzima bwacu |
| Have a nice birthday | Ugire umunsi mwiza wivuko ryawe |
If you’re speaking to someone special then you’ll want to know how to say I love you in Kinyarwanda.
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Kinyarwanda
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Kinyarwanda. You’ll be happy to know it’s the same tune as the English version, they just sing it in Kinyarwanda.
Check out the video below to hear the Kinyarwanda birthday song. I’ve listed the lyrics below so you can sing along.
Here’s the lyrics so you can sing along:
“Isabukuru nziza!
Isabukuru nziza!
Isabukuru nziza!
Isabukuru nziza!”
This translates to:
“Happy birthday!
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday!”
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Kinyarwanda.
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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