Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Punjabi? 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.
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How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Punjabi
To wish someone a happy birthday in Punjabi, you can say:
| English | Punjabi |
|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Janamdin mubarakan |
| Happy birthday | Janamdin diyan vadhaiyan |
If you want to write ‘happy birthday’ in the Punjabi script, here it is ‘ਜਨਮਦਿਨ ਮੁਬਾਰਕ’ (Janamdin mubarakan).
To hear the pronunciation of this phrase, check out the video below:
Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases:
| Congratulations | Vadhiaya |
| Have a nice day | Tuhada din changa langhe |
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Punjabi 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 Punjabi birthday traditions.
Cake Feeding
One famous Indian tradition on birthdays is feeding people cake! After the ‘Happy Birthday’ song has been sung (most people just sing it in English), it’s time for the cake feeding.
The birthday girl/boy will start by taking a small piece of cake and feeding it to each guest by hand.
Once this is finished, each family member will then cut a small piece of cake and feed it to the birthday girl/boy.
Big Celebrations
Punjabi people often like to have big parties and celebrations on birthdays. This often includes traditional food, music and lots of alcohol! They will often invite all close and extended family to these celebrations.
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Punjabi.
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!
If you’re speaking to someone special then you’ll want to know how to say I love you in Punjabi.
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