Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Polish? 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 Polish, why not also sing the Polish version of the happy birthday song! Read on to learn more about this.
How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Polish
To wish someone a happy birthday in Polish, you can say:
| English | Polish | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Happy birthday (informal) | Sto lat | Stow lat |
| Happy birthday (formal) | Wszyskjego najlepszego z okazji urodzin | Veh-shist-kyay-go nay-lep-shay-go z oka-zyi oo-ro-jean |
The phrase ‘sto lat’ literally means ‘100 years’ but is used as a birthday wish in Poland. This phrase is also used to say ‘cheers!’. This phrase is by far the most common way to wish someone a happy birthday in Polish.
The second phrase is a more formal way to wish someone a happy birthday. It literally means ‘all the best on your birthday’. This is good to use if you’re writing a birthday card.
To hear the pronunciation of these phrases, check out the below video:
Alternatively, you can use this phrase:
| English | Polish | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| All the best | Wszystkiego najlepszego | Veh-shist-kyay-go nay-lep-shay-go |
If you’re speaking to someone special then you’ll want to know how to say I love you in Polish.
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Polish
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Polish.
Check out the video below to hear the Polish birthday song:
Check out the below video to hear a breakdown of the words and phrases in the song to impress your loved one or friend even more!
Here’s the lyrics so you can sing along:
“Sto lat, sto lat, niech zyje zyje nam!
Sto lat, sto lat, niech zyje zyje nam!
Jeszcze raz, jeszcze raz, niech zyje, zyje nam.
Niech zyje nam!“
This translates to:
“100 years, 100 years, they live, live among us!
100 years, 100 years, they live, live among us!
Again, again, they live, live among us!
Live among us!“
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Polish.
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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