Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Xhosa? 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 Xhosa, why not also sing the Xhosa version of the happy birthday song!
Read on to learn more about this.
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How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Xhosa
To wish someone a happy birthday in Xhosa, you can say:
| English | Xhosa |
|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Imini emandi kuwe |
| Happy birthday | Usuku lokuzalwa olumnandi |
Both of these phrases mean ‘happy birthday’ so you can use either.
To hear the pronunciation of ‘happy birthday’ in Xhosa, check out this video (YouTube).
Xhosa Birthday Wishes & Phrases
Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases:
| English | Xhosa |
|---|---|
| Congratulations | Halala |
| Have a nice day | Ube nemini emnandi |
If you’re speaking to someone special then you’ll want to know how to say I love you in Xhosa.
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Xhosa
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Xhosa. You’ll be happy to know it’s the same tune as the English version, they just sing it in Xhosa.
Check out the video below to hear the Xhosa birthday song. I’ve listed the lyrics below so you can sing along.
Here’s the lyrics so you can sing along:
“Imini emandi kuwe!
Imini emandi kuwe!
Imini emandi *name*
Imini emandi kuwe!”
This translates to:
“Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to *name*
Happy birthday to you!”
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Xhosa.
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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