What do you say in a German birthday?
How to wish a German Happy Birthday
- Ganz herzliche Glückwünsche zum Geburtstag (All good wishes on your birthday)
- Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag und alles, alles Gute (Good wishes for your birthday and all the best for the coming year)
How do you end a birthday card in German?
How do I say “best wishes” at the end of a birthday card? “Die besten wünsche” is German for “best wishes.” You can also just say, “viele wünsche,” which means lots of wishes.
How you say Happy Birthday in German?
The most common way to say “happy birthday” in German is “Alles Gute zum Geburtstag.” Another very common way to wish someone happy birthday is by saying “Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag.” If you missed someone’s birthday and you want to wish them a belated happy birthday, you can say “Herzlichen Glückwunsch …
How do you write your birthday in German?
Dates and birthdays
- Wann hast du Geburtstag? – When is your birthday?
- Ich habe am siebten November Geburtstag. – My birthday is on 7th November.
- Mein Geburtstag ist am siebten November. – My birthday is on 7th November.
- Ich habe am siebten elften Geburtstag. – My birthday is on the seventh of the 11th.
How do you end a card in German?
To formally conclude a letter in German, you can use one of these salutations:
- Mit freundlichen Grüßen – Sincerely yours – literally “with friendly salutations”
- Ich freue mich auf Ihre Antwort – I look forward to your reply.
How do you say Happy Birthday and best wishes in German?
Happy Birthday! Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! Congratulations! Herzlichen Glückwunsch!
How do you write greetings in German?
German greetings
- Hallo! Hello!
- Guten Morgen! Good morning!
- Guten Tag! Good day!
- Grüß Gott! Good day! (Used mostly in southern Germany and Austria)
- Guten Abend! Good evening!
- Auf Wiedersehen! Goodbye! ( formal)
- Tschüss! Goodbye! ( informal)
- Ciao! Goodbye! ( borrowed from Italian; popular with younger Germans)
How do you start a card in German?
You can start your letter in a number of ways:
- Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren! – Dear Sir/Madam,
- Sehr geehrter Herr Hauser! – Dear Mr Hauser, (very formal)
- Sehr geehrte Frau Bauer! – Dear Ms Bauer, (very formal)
- Lieber Herr Weiss! – Dear Mr Weiss, (less formal, eg if you know the person already)
- Liebe Frau Schäfer!
How do you write cards in German?
What to say instead of Happy Birthday in Germany?
Alles Gute zum Geburtstag is the phrase that is used instead of Happy Birthday in Germany. The other phrase that is used frequently among German is– Mögest du lange leben!! – May you live long!! Alles Gute für Ihre Zukunft. – All the best for your future. Bleiben Sie gesegnet! – Stay blessed! Herzliche Glückwünsche!! -Congratulations!!
What is a geburtstagslied?
We know now that a Geburtstagslied (‘birthday song’), Geburtstagskuchen (‘birthday cake’) and ‘Geburtstagswünsche’ (‘birthday wishes’) are an essential part of any German birthday celebration. The birthday girl or boy is oftentimes called Das Geburtstagskind (‘the birthday child’) in German.
What is the best German birthday card to send?
Lovely german birthday card to send. Gleich 365 Tage. German birthday card and wishes for 365 days. Winterlichter. Birthday card for the darker winter season. Like – Du Bist Etwas Besonderes. I like you because you are special.
How do you wish someone a happy birthday?
Have a beautiful day surrounded by those that love you.) Ich wünsche dir einen herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag und alles Liebe und Gute und ganz viel Gesundheit und Spaß. Lass dich schön feiern.