🇮🇱 Hebrew phrases

How to say “Happy birthday” in Hebrew

יום הולדת שמח

yom huledet same'ach

Literally: Happy day of birthneutral

The standard wish, also a well-known children's song. Often followed by ad me'a ve-esrim (until 120), wishing a long life like Moses.

Other ways to say it

HebrewPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
מזל טובmazal tovCongratulationsVery commonly said on birthdays too
עד מאה ועשריםad me'a ve-esrim(May you live) to 120Traditional add-on wish

In a sentence

יום הולדת שמח! עד מאה ועשרים!

yom huledet same'ach! ad me'a ve-esrim!

Happy birthday! May you live to 120!

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