Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Tahitian? 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 Tahitian, why not also sing the Tahitian version of the happy birthday song!
Read on to learn more about this.
Table of Contents
How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Tahitian
To wish someone a happy birthday in Tahitian, you can say:
| English | Tahitian |
|---|---|
| Happy birthday | ‘Ia ‘oa’oa i to ‘oe mahana fānaura’a |
To hear the pronunciation of this phrase, check out the video below:
Tahitian Birthday Wishes & Phrases
Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases:
| English | Tahitian |
|---|---|
| Best wishes | ‘Ia pū te ‘ae’ae |
| Congratulations | Ha’apopou maita’i |
| Have a nice day | Ia maita’i i teie mahana |
| Love to you | Aroha atu |
If you’re speaking to someone special then you’ll want to know how to say I love you in Tahitian.
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Tahitian
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Tahitian which is called ‘E Mahana ‘Oa’Oa’.
Check out the video below to hear the Tahitian birthday song. I’ve listed the lyrics below so you can sing along.
Here’s the lyrics so you can sing along:
“E mahana oaoa
E mahana fanaura’a
E mahana pupu o
E faatau aroha na roto i te au tae’e
Te here te turu i te pupu
To huru e te nuna’a
Mau maite ā
’Oi vaivai a’e ‘oe”
This roughly translates to:
“It’s a day of joy
Your birthday
It’s a day of gifts
To bring compassion by fraternity
It’s love that sustains the group
It’s your nature oh my people
Truly
As long as you are yourself”
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Tahitian.
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!
Related posts: