Bella Italia – this is easy. And a “Gelato alla stracciatella” should still be possible. But this should not be your entire knowledge of Italian. How about if you could say “Happy Birthday” in Italian? Or even better: You have different options to wish an Italian a Happy Birthday. In this post, you’ll learn how to say Happy Birthday in Italian.
8 Easy Ways to Say Happy Birthday in Italian
Choose the perfect translation for your occasion below – after all, you have enough options to say Happy Birthday in Italian. That’s where “amore” comes up.
In a nutshell: Happy birthday in Italian is: Buon Compleanno! This term is used most often because it is the standard phrase and can always be used. In social networks, but also in personal conversations, you will find other expressions much more frequently. These are shorter and more concise.
8 ways to wish Italians a happy birthday
In the list below you will find different ways of congratulating an Italian. Some of these are short forms specifically for social media or informal conversations. Others, on the other hand, have a more general meaning and can of course be used in many different ways.
- Buon compleanno. – Classic Happy Birthday.
- Tutto il meglio! – The short form: All the best!
- Ogni Bene! – All the best
- Auguroni! – All the best
- Aunt auguri! – Best wishes
- Congratulazioni! – Perfect for social networks: Congratulations (on birthday) but also congratulations.
- Buon compleanno e tutto il meglio ! – The shape for lovers of detail: Happy birthday and all the best.
- Complimenti – Pure congratulations. Can also be used as a compliment.
It’s best if you apply your knowledge right away and surprise an Italian friend, acquaintance or relative with a “Happy Birthday” in Italian. But don’t be surprised if you get a “Grazie!” or “Grazie!” – this means something like “(Many) thanks”. And don’t forget: Variety makes life nicer – so you have several ways to congratulate an Italian.
Birthday gifts in Italy for Italians
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, Italians also enjoy local and regional products from their country, as well as technical items. Of course you can mix Italian products with your own regional products for a perfect and delicious gift.
More resources in Italian
There are many more categories on this blog. In addition to Italian, you will also find many other languages on this website. How about Happy Birthday in Finnish or Congratulations in Hungarian?
Happy birthday in other languages
Here you will find a post list about Birthday wishes in many other languages. In addition to birthday wishes, there are also wishes for a name day, Happy Easter, Happy New Year and Merry Christmas.
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