Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Yoruba? 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 Yoruba, why not also sing the Yoruba version of the happy birthday song!
You could also get your loved one a Yoruba Birthday Card. This will definitely make their day!
How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Yoruba
To wish someone a happy birthday in Yoruba, you can say:
| Happy birthday (to a peer or junior) | O ku ojo ibi |
| Happy birthday (to an older person) | E ku ojo ibi |
The way that you say ‘happy birthday’ in Yoruba depends on who you’re speaking to so make sure you use the right form.
The second version ‘e ku ojo ibi’ is a more respectful form that you’d use with elders. You would also use this version if you were wishing more than one person a happy birthday as it also serves as the plural form.
The first phrase ‘o ku ojo ibi’ can be used with anyone around your age or younger.
To hear the pronunciation of this phrase, check out the video below:
Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases:
| Happy birthday to you | Ajodun ayo fun e |
| Congratulations | E ku orire |
| Best wishes | Nko rere fun e |
| Have a wonderful birthday | Ni iyanu ojo ibi |
| I hope you live long and see many more years | Emi a se opolopo odun laye |
If you’re speaking to someone special then you’ll want to know how to say I love you in Yoruba.
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Yoruba
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Yoruba. You’ll be happy to know it’s the same tune as the English version, they just sing it in Yoruba.
Check out the video below to hear the Yoruba birthday song. I’ve listed the lyrics below so you can sing along.
Here’s the lyrics so you can sing along:
“Ajodun ayo fun e
Ajodun ayo fun e
Ajodun ayo fun e *name*
Ajodun ayo fun e”
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 Yoruba.
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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