Happy birthday wishes. Happy birthday greetings to a man in English

From the article you will learn:

- examples of how Americans themselves congratulate each other in real life.
- examples of “flowery” bourgeois congratulations.
— how to politely clarify your birthday date if you suddenly forgot.
— do they say literally: “I congratulate you with.”

One small moment related to congratulations.
In English-speaking countries, much attention is paid to Christmas. Therefore, if this wonderful Catholic holiday is around the corner, you may be interested in finding out how you can congratulate your foreign friend or, or look,. And if you don’t know how to pronounce Merry Christmas, I have prepared this.

So, birthday!
We, Russians, are an emotional people, with a broad soul and the most sincere motives for others. And 99.9 percent of us usually congratulate our loved ones or colleagues with rather fiery and long speeches. We wish you health, happiness, love, flowers, joy and... a lot of everything.

There is no similar tradition in American and British culture.

Usually native speakers themselves, Americans and British, wish happy birthday in a very banal and short way:

"Happy Birthday!" Happy Birthday!
Very often in letters and SMS they shorten this phrase and write: “Happy Bday!”

Examples of how to congratulate a foreigner on his birthday

The most common examples of wishes from life, as the Americans themselves do.

Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day!
Happy birthday! I wish you a good day!

Happy Birthday to you Ksenia Andreevna!
Happy birthday to you, Ksenia Andreevna!

Happy Birthday! I wish you all the best things in life!
Happy birthday! I wish you all the best!

Happy Birthday! I hope it is a very happy day for you!
Happy birthday! I hope this is the happiest day for you!

I hope you have a wonderful day! Hope you have a great day today!
Wishing you all the best for today and in the future. I wish you all the best today and in the future.

Enjoy your special day! I hope you have a great time on this special day!
May all your wishes come true! I wish that all your wishes come true.

Phrases “Happy birthday, beloved brother

Little sister - sis.
Sister - sister.
Dad - dad.
Mom - mom.

Happy birthday, my brother!
Happy birthday my brother.

Happy Birthday to my favorite brother.
Happy birthday, my beloved brother.

Happy birthday to the best Brother in the world.
Happy birthday to the best brother in the world.

Happy birthday dear Brother.
Happy birthday, dear brother.

To sister from brother

Arina,
Happy birthday to you!
from brother Mikhail

Dear Arina,
Happy birthday to you!
Your brother Michael

To the teacher from the student

Dear Elena Sergeevna!
Happy birthday to you!
From Alexey Ivanov

Dear Elena Sergeevna,
Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday, my dear!
Happy birthday, honey!

Happy birthday, honey!


Happy birthday, Happy birthday, sweetie!

You can write the following to a good friend

Happy Birthday Tom!
Hope you have a great day!
Thank you for being a great friend.
Mike.
Happy birthday, Tom!
I hope this day goes well.
Thank you for having such a great friend like you.
Mike.

May your birthday be full of happy hours and special moments to remember for a long long time!
May your birthday be full of happy hours and special moments that will be remembered for a long time!

I wish that life brings you a beautiful surprise for every candle on your bday cake!
I wish you have as many wonderful surprises in your life as there are candles on your birthday cake!

Let yourself do everything that you like most in life, may your Big Day be cheerful and happy!
Do whatever you enjoy most in life. May this special day for you be fun and happy!

On your birthday friends wish you many things, but I will wish you only two: always and never. Never feel blue and always be happy!
On your birthday, your friends wish you many things, but I want to wish you only two things: always and never. Never be sad and always be happy!

May you enjoy your special day to the fullest extent, buddy!
Have a blast on your special day, buddy!

Today I wish you a fun time, shared with your dear ones, and a lifelong happiness!
I wish you this day to have fun, communicate with your loved ones and happiness for the rest of your life!

May the dream that means most to you, start coming true this year. Happy Day!
May the dream that means the most to you begin to come true this year. Happy birthday!

Today is the birthday of the person who is spreading joy and positivity all around. May your birthday and your life be as wonderful as you are!
Today is the birthday of a person who brings joy and positivity to everyone around him. May your birthday and your life be as wonderful as you are!

As for this kind of postcard, Americans send them to their “well, very good friends.” But usually, they are limited to the two sentences that I wrote above.

Many of my American friends emphasized: they like this part of the Russian tradition, when we say long toasts, beautiful speeches, warm wishes and congratulations on various holidays - this is what makes them smile. But in life, you will almost never meet an American who would congratulate you in Russian - with a long text and a beautiful postcard. You should NOT be “offended” at them for this and consider them cold ignoramuses - just know that this is their culture, and nothing more.

How to find out from a bourgeois when his birthday is

My American girlfriend forgot the exact day of my birthday and she asked me like this:

I believe it is on the 14th?
Hope you had a nice day if so.

I seem to remember, is it your 14th birthday?
I hope you had a good time.

The template is very good because it is very natural and does not put you in an awkward position. You just sort of clarify with the person: “I seem to remember, is your birthday on the 14th?”

Do they say: I congratulate you with your Birthday, New Year, Christmas, etc..

Those. Do they say verbatim: “Happy birthday, Happy New Year, Merry Christmas,” etc.?
No, bourgeois people never talk like that in real life.
All our voluminous Russian wishes: “I congratulate you on your birthday, New Year, Christmas, etc.” they come down to set phrases:

Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday!
Happy New Year! Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!
Happy Easter! Happy Easter!

A guy congratulates his girlfriend like this:

Happy Birthday Baby!
Hope you enjoy your special day.

Happy birthday baby!
I hope you have a great time on your special day.

Words from the intimate love vocabulary are added here:
kiss you - kiss, love you - love, hug you - hug, etc. Happy birthday Kate!
Enjoy your special day.
Love you
Your Bob

Happy birthday, Katya!
Have a great day!
Love you.
Your Bob

You can congratulate your child in the morning like this:

Happy birthday my dear child, I hope you have an amazing day.

Happy birthday my dear, I hope you have an amazing day today.

Do the carriers themselves use long “flower” wishes?

9 out of 10 of my friends wrote to me that very banal, “flowery” wishes in life are usually NOT said. Is it possible that one bourgeois, who is an artist at heart, wrote to me that he himself comes up with original twisted personal congratulations to his loved ones! very good friends and sends the card via regular postal service, NOT e-mail. But he is rather an exception to the rule, because... creative nature with a fine mental organization.

That's all.
Now you know how you can congratulate a foreigner on his birthday.

Someone's birthday is always a special day for that person, and receiving congratulations remains an always enjoyable moment. Most often, we say wishes or sign cards in our native Russian language. But someday you may need birthday greetings in English. For example:

— you are writing to a friend from abroad;

— congratulate your language teacher;

— sign a postcard to a Russian-speaking friend who is learning English, like you;

- and many other similar cases.

In such solemn situations, it can be scary to make a mistake in spelling or grammar, or simply use the wrong word or expression. After all, such “little things” can spoil the entire impression that you dreamed of making. But don’t be discouraged: if you don’t yet speak a foreign language well (or simply eloquence is not your strong point), ready-made texts of congratulations will always help out.

Common Expressions

In this section you will find phrases that can be used to congratulate any person, regardless of gender, age, or who you relate to.

English Translation
Warm wishes for your special day! Warm wishes on your special day!
Be happy and smile on your birthday! Be happy and smile on your birthday!
an amazing birthday! May your birthday be wonderful!
your birthday be joyful and sunny! May your birthday be joyful and sunny!
May this day bring you all the best moments you deserve! May this day bring you the best moments, you deserve them!
Most heartfelt wishes from me and… Warmest wishes from me and...

Remember that in the translation the word “your” is given as an example, and it can easily be changed to “Your” if necessary if a polite address is meant.

To the beautiful ladies

Congratulations to a woman should be filled with emotions, poetic images or even beautiful metaphors.

  • You are the sunniest and most inspiring woman who shines 365 days a year but never as bright as today. Happy birthday! (You are the sunniest and most inspiring woman who shines 365 days a year, but today is especially bright. Happy birthday!)
  • May the stars of your good luck and happiness follow you – today as every day. Have a wonderful birthday! (May the stars of your luck and happiness accompany you - today and every day. Have a wonderful birthday!)
  • Light up your dreams like candles on your birthday cake and may they make your life warm and bright! (Light your dreams like candles on a birthday cake, let them warm and illuminate your life!)
  • When you sign a birthday card for a girl, you can wish her many nice things. May the candles on your birthday cake light an endless flame of joy, success, positive spirit and inspiration to your life! (May the candles on your birthday cake light an endless flame of joy, success, positivity and inspiration in your life!)
  • You can also tell him once again (or for the first time) how important this person is to you. I wish a fantastic birthday to the most beautiful and gorgeous girl in the whole world! (I wish a wonderful birthday to the most beautiful and wonderful girl in the whole world!)
  • I’m sending the wishes full of love to you, my treasure! (Sending loving wishes to you, my treasure!)
  • Having a friend like you is a special present from life. May your birthday be as shiny, sunny and filled with love as you are! (Having a friend like you is a special gift from life. May your birthday be as sparkling, sunny and filled with love as you are!)

For men

In this case, something less ornate and a little more laconic would be suitable, so that the meaning of the congratulations is immediately clear.

  • I wish you cool, awesome, fantastic birthday and may your life be just like that! (I wish you a great, amazing, wonderful birthday, and may your whole life be the same!)
  • Have plenty of health and a great deal of wealth! Happy birthday! (Lots of health and great wealth! Happy birthday!)
  • I wish you simple joys in life! (I wish you the simple joys of life!)
  • If the congratulation is intended for a beloved man, then it is good to add a touch of romance to it.
  • My warmest wishes, love and kisses for you, sweetheart! (My warmest wishes, love and kisses for you, my love!)
  • Happy birthday to the man of my dreams! Let's make this day to remember. (Happy birthday to the man of my dreams! Let's make this day unforgettable!)

Humorous congratulations

If the person you are congratulating loves a good joke, then why not please him or her? A humorous congratulation lifts your spirits, no matter what language it is written in.

English Translation
I could say thousands of words to you, but all I can say today is only three, the most important ones…

WHERE'S THE PARTY??? Have a great birthday, my friend!

I could tell you thousands of words, but today I can only say three, the most important ones... WHERE IS THE PARTY??? Have a great birthday, friend!
How to stay young? Eat apples, sleep well and lie about your age. Darling! How to stay young? Eat apples, sleep well and lie about your age.
Happy birthday! Just remember all the pleasant things you want to hear and imagine I say them! Happy birthday! Remember all the nice things you want to hear and imagine me saying it!
I wished to give you the nicest and loveliest present on your birthday. Then I remembered – you have me already! I wanted to give you the sweetest and most beautiful birthday gift. And then I remembered - you already have me!
Happy birthday, my friend. People get wiser with age. How good to see you’re not aging! Happy birthday my friend. People get wiser with age. How nice it is to see that you are not getting old!

Choose a text that suits the occasion, change it slightly, or even combine several if your English level allows. Let your recipient be surprised and delighted to receive such a non-standard congratulation on his holiday.

I wish you a long and amazing life. I wish you great health and excellent results in all your dealings. Most importantly, I wish you happiness without measure every minute in your life. Be loved, be happy, enjoy every day!

I wish you a long and exciting life! I wish you good health and outstanding results in everything you do. And most importantly, I wish you immense happiness in every minute of your life. Be loved, enjoy every day!


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Happy birthday, wish you much health, happiness, freedom, success in everything you do and eternal youth.

Happy birthday to you, I wish you health, freedom, happiness, success in everything and eternal youth! May all your dreams come true!

With all my heart I wish you many happy returns of the day! Let all your fond dreams, hopes and expectations come true in your new year. I wish you always to have a cheerful mood, good health, strength to resist difficulties and patience, great success in all your dealings and great personal happiness! Thank you for the bright light you give me! Thank you for your being in this world! Happiness and good luck! Happy birthday!

I sincerely congratulate you on your birthday! May all your most cherished dreams, hopes and expectations come true in the new year for you. I wish you a good joyful mood every day, good health, resistance to adversity and patience, success in all your endeavors and personal happiness! Thank you for the bright light that you give me! Thank you for being in this world! I wish you happiness and good luck! Happy birthday!

With great pleasure I want to wish you much health, love, happiness and freedom in your dreams. Wish you eternal youth, original ideas, big success in everything you do! Be happy! Try to save you would not be happening.

With great pleasure, I want to wish you health, love, happiness and freedom in your dreams. I also wish you eternal youth, original ideas and great success in everything you do! Be happy! Remain yourself, no matter what happens!

Have an amazing birthday!
Have a wonderful life every day,
May you have plans of success
And try to avoid making a mess.

Save problems with the “cold” reaction,
Take from love hot satisfaction.
May all dreams really come true!
All the best! Happy Birthday to you!

May your birthday be amazing
May life seem wonderful every day,
And all things are shrouded in amazing success,
Avoid unnecessary polemics.

Look at all problems calmly
And enjoy the passion of love.
May all your dreams come true with dignity!
All the best to you on your birthday!

Today is your birthday
And so I desire to say
To you blessing words -
It'll be rated afterwards.

I wish you life's good,
I so want your fine mood,
I so believe in your way -
Will be better day by day!

Wish to your soul might,
Wish to your minds light,
Stay good one forever -
Happy Birthday, my dear!

(translation from English in verse)
It's your birthday!
I'll say it in his honor
Blessed words -
They are very valuable.

I wish you the best
And in a good mood,
I believe in your luck -
An ambulance, no less!

I wish my soul strength,
To your lordship's mind,
Uplifting mood -
Happy birthday!

Turn the candles on. Their light
Make this birthday very bright.
Wish you, honey: love so long!
You will never stay along!

(translation)
Light all the candles now -
It will become warm this evening.
May this birthday
Will bring you fun!

I wish you to have a lot of colors
In your life to make it better,
Be more clever than the others,
And for this you’ll be awarded later.

May your birthday be fantastic
Like you are. Let's celebrate.
May your life be enthusiastic,
And your health be great.

(translation)
Let your life sparkle with new colors,
So that its level is raised,
Be smarter than others, don't hide behind masks,
And then you will be rewarded from above.

May your birthday pass
In a fantastic way. Let's celebrate.
May energetic life find you,
And we want to wish you good health.

I wish you love and fun,
Some truly genuine warmth.
Whatever you've begun,
I'm sure you'll bring it forth.

May all your dreams come true,
The best is still ahead.
Let joy, like morning dew,
Throughout your being spread.

(translation)
Fun, dreams, love
I want to wish.
Crazy dreams
Don't be afraid to implement it.

Let the dream come true
Look boldly into the distance.
Hearing the ringing of happiness,
Go towards your dream quickly.

Wish you fantastic life
And mutual love.
Beauty, wisdom, be healthy.
Let you be a little crazy.

Enjoy moments, celebrate,
Live without regret.
Let true friends be with you.
Happy Birthday to you!

(translation into Russian in verse)
I wish you a fantastic life,
Love - mutual, enchanting,
Wisdom, health, beauty,
Be able to do crazy things.

Celebrate, enjoy the moment
And live without any regrets.
I wish only true friends nearby,
Happy birthday to you!

Happy Birthday

So great and sunny feast today,
Your Birthday touches souls.
The best, the prettiest holiday,
With joy and lovely songs.

Let be your wishes pure like tears,
Let smile you like child.
And never meet bad pain, fears,
Let be your life too mild.

(translation in verse)
Beautiful, sunny day
Will warm all guests.
Your birthday is the best day
No tears, no bad news.

May all your dreams come true in a moment,
Be as blissful as a baby.
Let the cry not disturb the pain,
And life flows softly.

Happy birthday! I want to say
That you have a very good trait.
Don't lose it and increase every day,
And everything you want will come - just wait.

I wish you to have a lot of discoveries,
That will make your life more powerful.
I wish you to have new acquaintances,
May all the things become wonderful.

(translation)
Happy birthday! I want to say
That your character is very good
I wish you not to lose him,
Good things will come if you wait.

I wish you many new discoveries,
Which will make life interesting,
I wish you new acquaintances and events,
Let everything be beautiful and wonderful.

At last, a year after,
I have this chance to greet you,
And bring you my best wishes
On a festal silver platter.

That year was a long
Road of some jolly rumpus,
So I wish you’ll have a compass
To puzzle the next road out.

(translation)
Finally, a year later,
I can congratulate you
And wish you the best
On a silver platter.

That year was a long road
Happy bustle,
So I wish you a compass,
So that you can find your way even more fun.

Happy birthday, wish you much health, happiness, freedom, success in everything you do and eternal youth.

Happy birthday to you, I wish you health, freedom, happiness, success in everything and eternal youth! May all your dreams come true!


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With all my heart I wish you many happy returns of the day! Let all your fond dreams, hopes and expectations come true in your new year. I wish you always to have a cheerful mood, good health, strength to resist difficulties and patience, great success in all your dealings and great personal happiness! Thank you for the bright light you give me! Thank you for your being in this world! Happiness and good luck! Happy birthday!

I sincerely congratulate you on your birthday! May all your most cherished dreams, hopes and expectations come true in the new year for you. I wish you a good joyful mood every day, good health, resistance to adversity and patience, success in all your endeavors and personal happiness! Thank you for the bright light that you give me! Thank you for being in this world! I wish you happiness and good luck! Happy birthday!

I wish you a long and amazing life. I wish you great health and excellent results in all your dealings. Most importantly, I wish you happiness without measure every minute in your life. Be loved, be happy, enjoy every day!

I wish you a long and exciting life! I wish you good health and outstanding results in everything you do. And most importantly, I wish you immense happiness in every minute of your life. Be loved, enjoy every day!

With great pleasure I want to wish you much health, love, happiness and freedom in your dreams. Wish you eternal youth, original ideas, big success in everything you do! Be happy! Try to save you would not be happening.

With great pleasure, I want to wish you health, love, happiness and freedom in your dreams. I also wish you eternal youth, original ideas and great success in everything you do! Be happy! Remain yourself, no matter what happens!

Have an amazing birthday!
Have a wonderful life every day,
May you have plans of success
And try to avoid making a mess.

Save problems with the “cold” reaction,
Take from love hot satisfaction.
May all dreams really come true!
All the best! Happy Birthday to you!

May your birthday be amazing
May life seem wonderful every day,
And all things are shrouded in amazing success,
Avoid unnecessary polemics.

Look at all problems calmly
And enjoy the passion of love.
May all your dreams come true with dignity!
All the best to you on your birthday!



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