Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Swahili? 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 Swahili, why not also sing the Swahili version of the happy birthday song! Read on to learn more about this.
How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Swahili
To wish someone a happy birthday in Swahili, you can say:
| Happy birthday | Siku ya kuzaliwa |
There are actually many different ways to say ‘happy birthday’ in Swahili. Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases:
| Happy birthday | Heri ya kuzaliwa |
| Blessings on your day of birth | Heri kwa siku yako ya kuzaliwa |
| Happy birthday | Furaha ya kuzaliwa |
| Congratulations | Hongera |
| May you live long | Mei kuishi kwa muda mrefu |
| Many happy returns | Anarudi wengi-wengi wa siku |
If you’re speaking to someone special then you’ll want to know how to say I love you in Swahili.
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Swahili
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Swahili. You’ll be happy to know it’s the same tune as the English version, they just sing it in Swahili.
Check out the video below to hear the Swahili birthday song. I’ve listed the lyrics below so you can sing along.
Here’s the lyrics so you can sing along:
“Siku ya kuzaliwa
Furahia leo
Furahia *name*
Siku ya kuzaliwa”
This translates to:
“Happy birthday to you!
Enjoy today
Enjoy *name*
Happy birthday to you!”
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Swahili.
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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