Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Scottish Gaelic? You’re in the right place.
💡 To say ‘happy birthday’ in Scottish Gaelic say ‘Là breith sona dhuit’. (Don’t worry there’s a pronunciation guide below).
As well as wishing your loved one a happy birthday in Scottish Gaelic, why not also sing the Scottish Gaelic version of the happy birthday song!
You could also get your loved one a Scottish Gaelic Birthday Card. This will definitely make their day!
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How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Scottish Gaelic
To wish someone a happy birthday in Scottish Gaelic, you can say:
| English | Scottish Gaelic | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Là breith sona dhuit | La bray son-ah doot |
| Happy birthday to you | Co-là-breith sona dhut | Ko la bray son-ah doot |
| Happy birthday to you (to an old person) | Co-là-breith sona dhuibh | Ko la bray son-ah dooth |
To hear the pronunciation of these phrases, check out the video below:
Scottish Gaelic Birthday Wishes & Phrases
Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases:
| English | Scottish Gaelic | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Congratulations | Meal do naidheachd | Mel doh nay-okh |
| Congratulations (to an old person) | Meallaibh ur naidheachd | Mel-lav ur nay-okh |
| Have a lovely day | Meal do latha sònraichte | Mel doh laa sohn-ree-che |
| Good day to you | Latha math thu | La ma lu-ii |
These birthday phrases work great if you want to write a birthday card in Scottish Gaelic.
If you’re speaking to someone special then you’ll want to know how to say I love you in Scottish Gaelic.
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Scottish Gaelic
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Scottish Gaelic.
You’ll be happy to know it’s the same tune as the English version, they just sing it in Scottish Gaelic.
Check out the video below to hear the Scottish Gaelic birthday song. I’ve listed the lyrics below so you can sing along.
Here’s the lyrics to the birthday song in Scottish Gaelic so you can sing along:
“Latha sona do bhreith,
Latha sona do bhreith,
Latha sona do bhreith
Latha sona do bhreith!”
This translates to:
“Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!”
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Scottish Gaelic.
Your loved one or friend will be so impressed!
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