You know how we normally say “Happy Birthday” in English, right? Straightforward and to the point. Well, in Danish, the most common way to say this is “Tillykke med fødselsdagen.” Boom! Just like that, you’ve wished someone a happy birthday in Danish. It sounds a bit like ‘Tilly-kkeh meh foosilsdagen’, in case you were wondering about the pronunciation.
Happy birthday in Danish
Happy birthday in Danish means: Tillykke med fødselsdagen! As in the German language, this term is used quite often. However, other expressions are often found much more frequently on social networks and in informal and personal conversations. These are shorter, simpler and more familiar. Of course, there are more formal methods in Danish too.
7 easy ways to “wish a Dane a happy birthday”
Below you will find many different ways in which you can congratulate a Dane on her birthday and other occasions. Some of these are short forms and are particularly good for social media, while others have a more general meaning. The variety allows you to choose the right shape for the phrase Happy Birthday.
- Tillykke med fødselsdagen! – Happy Birthday
- Fødselsdagshilsner! – Happy Birthday
- Tillykke med fødselsdagen and old det bedste! – Congratulations on your birthday and all the best
- Tillykke! – Congratulations
- Held og lykke! – Good luck
- All de bedste! – All the best
- Mine lykønskninger! – My congratulations
- Hjertelig tillykke med fødselsdagen. – Heartfelt congratulations on your birthday.
- Tillykke med de 30 år. – Congratulations on the 30 years
It is best to apply your knowledge straight away and surprise a Danish friend, acquaintance or relative with a “Happy Birthday” in Danish. But don’t be surprised if a “Tak!” Or “Mange tak!” Comes back – this means something like “(Thank you very much)”. And don’t forget: variety makes life more beautiful and impressive – so you have several options to congratulate a Dane.
Birthday gifts for Danes
It is often very difficult to choose the right gift – even more so if you are of a different nationality. Of course you can’t go wrong with vouchers, gifts of money, fragrances, technology and games – but these are just standard gifts. However, Danes are also happy about local and regional products from their country as well as technical articles – articles from the Nordic area are also welcome. Even with excellent food and fish you are always right. Of course you can mix Danish products with your own regional products and have a perfect and delicious gift.
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FAQ Danish – Frequently Asked Questions
How do Danish People say happy birthday?
If you want to wish Happy birthday in Danish you can use the standard phrase Tillykke med fødselsdagen! This phrase is the most common one and can be used in formal and informal cases.
How do you say best wishes in Danish?
If you want to say “All the Best” in Danish you can say All de bedste! You can this use in many cases. If you want to wish somebody the best for Birthday you can use the phrase Tillykke med fødselsdagen!
How do you say happiest birthday?
If you want to wish Happy birthday in Danish you can use the standard phrase Tillykke med fødselsdagen! This phrase is the most common one and can be used in formal and informal cases.
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