How do you say happy birthday in german
how to say happy birthday
norway
September 23, 2013
Byron-K21
September 23, 2013
The literal translation is Frohen Geburtstag, but I'm told that is not all that commonly used. More common expressions are below, and I'm sure there are more.
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag! Literally congratulations on your birthday.
Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! (Have a good birthday!)
All das Beste zum Geburtstag! (All the best on your birthday!)
Paul-Weber
September 30, 2013
Thank you Byron! I saw the post and thought this is something for you.
In a conversation it can be like this:
Norway: Hi, habe gehört du hast Geburtstag?
Paul: Stimmt! Da hast du richtig gehört.
Norway: Na dann herzlichen Glückwunsch / na dann alles Gute zum Geburtstag.
Paul: Danke!
Norway: Wie alt bist du jetzt? / Wie alt bist du geworden?
Paul: 32
It is ok to ask the age in Germany.
Gruß
Paul
Byron-K21
September 30, 2013
Hi Paul,
Thanks for the post. Here it is not OK to ask, especially in the work place, and that information is kept private by your employer. Socially, it depends. Younger people (under 40) and elderly people (over 80) generally aren't sensitive about it. People in between, especially ladies, often are.
regards,
Byron
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Paul-Weber
November 16, 2013
Hi there,
The forum is a great place to get in touch with other learners.
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Gruß
Paul
Sharai-K
December 3, 2013
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