Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Malaysian Malay? You’re in the right place.
As well as wishing your loved one a happy birthday in Malay, why not also sing the Malay version of the happy birthday song!
There’s a few different ways to say happy birthday in Malay and I’ll cover them all in this post.
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How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Malay
To wish someone a happy birthday in Malay, you can say:
| English | Malay |
|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Selamat hari jadi |
| Happy birthday | Selamat hari lahir |
| Happy birthday | Selamat hari ulang tahun kelahiran |
These phrases all mean ‘happy birthday’ and can be used interchangeably.
To hear the pronunciation of this phrase, check out the video below:
Malay Birthday Wishes & Phrases
Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases:
| English | Malay |
|---|---|
| Congratulations | Tahniah |
| Have a nice day | Semoga hari anda baik sahaja |
| Wishing you good health and wealth | Semoga panjang umur dan murah rezeki |
| May you be granted a long life | Semoga panjang umur |
| May your life be blessed | Semoga usia diberkati |
| May you be showered with goodness | Semoga murah rezeki |
These birthday phrases can be useful when writing a birthday card in Malay.
Birthday Vocabulary In Malay
I’ve listed some handy Malay birthday vocabulary below. These should come in handy if you’re celebrating a birthday!
| English | Malay |
|---|---|
| Birthday | Hari jadi |
| Party | Pesta |
| Cake | Kek |
| Candles | Lilin |
| Present/gift | Hadiah |
| Wishes | Hajat |
| Surprise | Kejutan |
If you’re speaking to someone special then you’ll want to know how to say I love you in Malay.
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Malay
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Malay.
You’ll be happy to know it’s the same tune as the English version, they just sing it in Malay.
Check out the video below to hear the Malaysian Malay birthday song. I’ve listed the lyrics below so you can sing along.
Here’s the lyrics to the Malay birthday song so you can sing along:
“Selamat hari jadi!
Selamat hari jadi!
Selamat hari jadi!
Selamat hari jadi!”
This translates to:
“Happy birthday!
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday!”
Malaysia Birthday Traditions
Birthday traditions can be very important to many people on their birthdays.
To make your loved one feel extra special you can also try some of these Malaysian birthday traditions.
In Malaysia, birthdays tend to be celebrated with a party, music and gifts!
People tend to invite all their friends and family to birthday parties where they play games, dance and eat lots of yummy food.
Expect extra special celebrations for big birthdays including 16th, 18th and 21st.
People usually give each other gifts on birthdays.
A common gift in Malaysia is an ang-bao which is just a small red envelope filled with money.
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Malaysian Malay.
Your loved one or friend will be so impressed!
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