🇷🇺 Russian phrases

How to say “Happy birthday” in Russian

С днём рождения!

S dnyom rozhdeniya!

Literally: (Congratulations) with the day of birthneutral

The verb "поздравляю" (I congratulate) is implied. Russians consider it bad luck to congratulate someone before the actual date.

Other ways to say it

RussianPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
Поздравляю с днём рождения!Pozdravlyayu s dnyom rozhdeniya!I congratulate you on your birthday!Fuller form, common in cards and toasts.

In a sentence

С днём рождения! Желаю счастья и здоровья!

S dnyom rozhdeniya! Zhelayu schast'ya i zdorov'ya!

Happy birthday! Wishing you happiness and health!

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