grattis på årsdagen
The Swedish phrase for happy anniversary is grattis på årsdagen.
The phrase grattis på årsdagen is used to congratulate someone on any recurring annual event, such as a wedding anniversary or the founding anniversary of a company.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to congratulations on the anniversary.
Which one should you use?
While grattis på årsdagen is a general term for any anniversary, you can use Grattis på bröllopsdagen if you want to be specific to a wedding anniversary.
Did you know?
- The word grattis is a modern linguistic shortcut, appearing in writing only from 1934 as a clipped version of gratulerar.
- Swedish culture often uses the concept of årsdag to mark the anniversary of a first date or the day a couple moved in together, not just legal weddings.
- In a professional context, a company's årsdag is often celebrated with a fika, where the phrase grattis på årsdagen is said over coffee and cake.
Examples in context
- Grattis på årsdagen!Happy anniversary!This example shows how to use grattis på årsdagen as a standalone exclamation.Tatoeba #10098428 by morbrorper, translation #2044414 by CK
- Grattis på er årsdag!Congratulations on your anniversary!
- Grattis på 10-årsdagen Maria och Anders!Congratulations on your 10th anniversary, Maria and Anders!
- Jag älskar dig mer för varje år som går. Grattis på vår årsdag, älskling!I love you more with each passing year. Happy anniversary, my love!
- Grattis på årsdagen, min älskade!Happy anniversary, my love!
- Vi vill säga grattis på årsdagen till er båda.We want to say happy anniversary to you both.
Example conversation
Linnea and Karl are celebrating their wedding anniversary at home.
- LinneaGrattis på årsdagen, Karl!Happy anniversary, Karl!
- KarlTack, grattis på årsdagen till dig också, Linnea.Thanks, happy anniversary to you too, Linnea.
- LinneaSka vi fira med en middag?Shall we celebrate with a dinner?
- KarlJa, det låter som en fantastisk idé.Yes, that sounds like a fantastic idea.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries grattis, på, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
