Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Klingon? 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 from their favourite show.
As well as wishing your loved one a happy birthday in Klingon, why not also sing the Klingon version of the happy birthday song!
Read on to learn more about this.
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How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Klingon
To wish someone a happy birthday in Klingon, you can say:
| English | Klingon | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Happy birthday | qoSlIj DatIvjaj | Ko-shlij dat-iv-jaj |
There is no direct translation in Klingon for ‘happy birthday’ however this phrase is the most common way to say it.
The phrase ‘qoSlIj DatIvjaj’ literally means ‘may you enjoy your birthday’.
Another phrase also used to say ‘happy birthday’ in Klingon is:
| English | Klingon | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Happy birthday | qoSlIj yItIv | Ko-shlij yit-iv |
This phrase is a command and literally means ‘enjoy your birthday’.
Klingon Birthday Wishes & Phrases
Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases:
| English | Klingon |
|---|---|
| Congratulations | qaHoy’ |
| May you be happy during your birthday | qaStaHvIS qoSlIj bIQuchjaj |
| May your birthday make you happy | DuQuchmoHjaj qoSlIj |
If you’re speaking to someone special then you’ll want to know how to say I love you in Klingon.
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Klingon
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Klingon.
They never actually sung the song in the Star Trek movies so there’s no official version of the song. They did, however, include a scene for Worf’s birthday where they sing ‘for he’s a jolly good fellow’ in Klingon.
Check it out in the video below:
If you want to sing the classic happy birthday song in Klingon then you’re in luck!
Many people have attempted to translate the classic happy birthday song by Patty and Mildred J. Hill into Klingon.
Here’s one translation, sung to the same tune as the happy birthday song:
“qoS Dunqu’ DatIvjaj
qoS Dunqu’ DatIvjaj
Dunqu’jaj qoSlIj *name*
qoS Dunqu’ DatIvjaj”
This translates to:
“May you enjoy a splendid birthday
May you enjoy a splendid birthday
May your birthday be splendid *name*
May you enjoy a splendid birthday”
If you need help with pronunciation of Klingon words then check out the video below:
If you want to impress your friends, check out the following resources to learn more of the Klingon language:
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Klingon.
It’s a great idea to make the effort to learn how to say this in a language that means something to them.
Your loved one or friend will be so impressed!
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