Lesson #22, November 25, 2024
When you want to greet someone on their birthday, use this phrase:
In Tagalog, 'Maligayang Kaarawan' translates to 'Happy Birthday.' It is a warm and traditional way of celebrating someone's special day.
Key Vocabulary:
"Maligayang" - Happy
"Kaarawan" - Birthday
"Po" - Used for politeness
"Sa" - To/For/At
"Iyo" - You
"Namin" - Our (exclusive)
"Nyo" - Your (plural/formal)
"Mo" - Your
"Masaya" - Joyful
"Kaibigan" - Friend
Other Useful Variations:
Maligayang kaarawan!
Happy birthday!
Maligayang kaarawan po.
Happy birthday (formal).
Maligayang kaarawan sa iyo.
Happy birthday to you.
Maligayang kaarawan sa aming kaibigan.
Happy birthday to our friend (exclusive).
Maligayang kaarawan sa inyo.
Happy birthday to you all.
Masayang kaarawan sa iyo.
Joyful birthday to you.
Masayang kaarawan po sa inyo.
Joyful birthday to you all (formal).
Masayang kaarawan mula sa aming pamilya.
Joyful birthday from our family (exclusive).
Maligayang kaarawan sa iyo, kaibigan.
Happy birthday to you, friend.
Maligayang kaarawan sa iyo po.
Happy birthday to you (formal).
Take the Quiz
The word for 'all' is 'lahat'. How would you say 'Happy birthday from all of us' in Tagalog?
Click the correct words from below:
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