Geburtstagswünsche
The English phrase "birthday wishes" is translated into German as Geburtstagswünsche.
This phrase refers to kind messages or greetings sent to someone to celebrate their birthday.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Geburtstag (birthday) and Wünsche (wishes).
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form Geburtstagswünsche is the plural form of the noun. The singular form of the phrase is Geburtstagswunsch.
Did you know?
- In Germany, it is considered extremely bad luck to offer someone Geburtstagswünsche before their actual birthday. You should never congratulate someone early, even if you know you will see them on their birthday.
- Depending on the context, Wünsche can refer not only to birthday greetings but also to a dying person's last wishes or a genie's granted wishes.
- If you forget to send Geburtstagswünsche on the day, Germans use the phrase nachträglich, which means 'belated' or 'after the event'.
Examples in context
- Vielen Dank für die lieben Geburtstagswünsche!Thank you very much for the lovely birthday wishes!
- Ich schicke dir herzliche Geburtstagswünsche.I am sending you warm birthday wishes.
- Deine Geburtstagswünsche haben mich sehr gefreut.Your birthday wishes made me very happy.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are talking on the phone after her birthday.
- MaximilianAlles Gute zum Geburtstag, Julia!Happy birthday, Julia!
- JuliaDanke, Maximilian, das ist sehr lieb von dir.Thanks, Maximilian, that is very kind of you.
- MaximilianIch hoffe, meine Geburtstagswünsche sind angekommen.I hope my birthday wishes arrived.
- JuliaJa, ich habe sie gestern erhalten.Yes, I received them yesterday.
