Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Ojibwe? 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 Ojibwe, why not also sing the Ojibwe version of the happy birthday song!
Read on to learn more about this.
How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Ojibwe
To wish someone a happy birthday in Ojibwe, you can say:
| English | Ojibwe |
|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Mino-dibishkaa |
To hear the pronunciation of this phrase, check out the video below:
Alternatively, you can use this phrase:
| Congratulations | Gichi-apiitendaa gwad |
If you’re speaking to someone special then you’ll want to know how to say I love you in Ojibwe.
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How To Sing Happy Birthday In Ojibwe
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Ojibwe. You’ll be happy to know it’s the same tune as the English version, they just sing it in Ojibwe.
Check out the video below to hear the Ojibwe birthday song. I’ve listed the lyrics below so you can sing along.
Here’s the lyrics so you can sing along:
“Mino-dibishkaa noongom!
Mino-dibishkaa noongom!
Mino-dibishkaa *name*!
Mino-dibishkaa noongom!”
This translates to:
“Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to *name*
Happy birthday to you!”
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Ojibwe.
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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