Say Happy Birthday in Hebrew - Best Wishes, Quotes and Birthday Popular Song
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Hebrew is an ancient and unique language. Having survived centuries of history, it was finally revived as a modern language over 150 years ago, and today is spoken in Israel and beyond. As the language of the Bible, Hebrew continues to fascinate and interest people around the world.
Today you’ll learn how to say Happy Birthday in Hebrew and all the essential Hebrew birthday wishes, phrases, and questions!
How to Say ‘Happy Birthday’ in Hebrew
There are 3 most common ways to say Happy Birthday in Hebrew. All of which you can use. However, each one has its own unique meaning. Use them as to how you see fit – based on their meanings.
| English | Hebrew | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Happy birthday | יום הולדת שמח | Yom huledet sam-ea-kh |
| Good luck/Congratulations | מזל טוב | Mazal tov |
| Until 120 | 120 עד | Ad meah ve esrim |
1/ Yom hu’ledet sameach
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| Say Happy Birthday in Hebrew |
This is “Yom Hu’ledet Sameach” where Yom means day. Then, the second word, hu’ledet, means “of birth.” So, the first and second words combined mean “birthday.”
The third word, Sameach, means happy. It’s that simple. This is the first and most direct way to say Happy Birthday in Hebrew.
2/ Mazal Tov
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| Say Happy Birthday in Hebrew |
Literally, this means good luck. Mazal is good. Tov is luck. However, it’s more so used as congratulations. Yes, you can use them for Hebrew Birthday wishes. The context is “oh, congratulations for reaching your age.”
This is a super common phrase for all kinds of occasions. You’ll hear it a lot.
3/ Ad Meah Ve Esrim!
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Literally, this means “til 120” and is a blessing or wish for the person to have a long life of 120 years. Definitely used on birthdays.
So, these are 3 ways to say Happy Birthday in Hebrew. Now, how to pronounce it? And how about saying when your birthday is? To hear the pronunciation of this phrase, check out the below video! You learn that next!
VIDEO: East Wats to say 'Happy Birthday' in Hebrew
How to ask “When is your Birthday” in Hebrew
What if you don’t know when their birthday is? Asking for it is a common conversational phrase that you must know. There are two ways to say it. One for men. One for women.
Asking a male
When is your birthday? (masculine): מתי יום ההולדת שלך?
Matai yom ha`huledet shelkha?
Asking a female
When is your birthday? (feminine): מתי יום ההולדת שלך?
Pronunciation: Matai yom ha`huledet shelakh?
VIDEO: How to Sing Birthday Song in Hebrew
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Hebrew.
The most popular birthday song in Hebrew is called ‘Ha’yom Yom Huledet’. Check out the video below to hear this song.
The lyrics are listed below so you can sing along:
היום יום הולדת
היום יום הולדת
*name* היום יום הולדת ל
היום יום הולדת
היום יום הולדת
*name* היום יום הולדת ל
חג לו שמח
וזר לו פורח
*name* היום יום הולדת ל
חג לו שמח
וזר לו פורח
*name* היום יום הולדת ל
This is pronounced as:
“Hayom yom huledet
Hayom yom huledet
Hayom yom huledet le’ *name*
Hayom yom huledet
Hayom yom huledet
Hayom yom huledet le’ *name*
Chag lo/la sameach
Ve’zer lo/la pore’ach
Hayom yom huledet le’ *name*
Chag lo/la sameach
Ve’zer lo/la pore’ach
Hayom yom huledet le’ *name*“
This translates to:
“Today is the birthday
Today is the birthday
Today is the birthday of *name*
Today is the birthday
Today is the birthday
Today is the birthday of *name*
Happy holiday to him/her
And blooming wreath for him/her
Today is the birthday of *name*
Happy holiday to him/her
And blooming wreath for him/her
Today is the birthday of *name*
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