How to Say “Happy Anniversary” in Ukrainian

з річницею
z richnytseiu
The Ukrainian phrase for "happy anniversary" is з річницею (z richnytseiu).
з річницею is a greeting used to congratulate someone on the anniversary of a special event, such as a wedding anniversary or the anniversary of a significant event.

What does it mean word for word?

Literally, the phrase translates to "with anniversary". In Ukrainian, this is the standard way to express "happy [event]".

How does it change in a sentence?

The word річницею is the instrumental case of річниця (anniversary), required by the preposition з (with).

How do you pronounce it?

z richnytseiu

Did you know?

  • In Ukrainian culture, wedding anniversaries have specific names, such as the 'cotton wedding' for the first year and the 'silver wedding' for the twenty-fifth.
  • The word річниця comes from the Ukrainian word for 'year', рік. This makes the word for 'anniversary' literally a 'year-thing'.
  • The word річниця is used for both happy celebrations and solemn commemorations, such as the anniversary of a historical tragedy.

Examples in context

  • З нагоди вашої річниці, хай любов вас осяває, як сонце весняне, і дарує незабутні миті радості!
    On the occasion of your anniversary, may love shine upon you like a spring sun and gift you unforgettable moments of joy!
  • Вітаю вас з річницею!
    Vitayu vas z richnytseyeu!
    I congratulate you on your anniversary!
  • Ще раз з річницею!
    Shche raz z richnytseyeu!
    Happy anniversary once again!
  • Ми вітаємо вас з річницею!
    My vitayemo vas z richnytseyeu!
    We congratulate you on your anniversary!

Example conversation

Oleksandr and Olena are celebrating their wedding anniversary at a cafe.

  1. Олександр Oleksandr

    Олено, вітаю тебе з річницею!
    Oleno, vitayu tebe z richnytseyeu!
    Olena, happy anniversary!
  2. Олена Olena

    Дякую, Олександре, і тебе з річницею!
    Diakuiu, Oleksandre, i tebe z richnytseyeu!
    Thank you, Oleksandr, and happy anniversary to you too!
  3. Олександр Oleksandr

    Ти сьогодні дуже красива.
    Ty syhodni duzhe krasyva.
    You are very beautiful today.
  4. Олена Olena

    Ти теж дуже милий.
    Ty tezh duzhe mylyi.
    You are also very sweet.
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