С днём рождения, бабушка
S dnyom rozhdeniya, babushka
The Russian phrase for "happy birthday grandma" is С днём рождения, бабушка (S dnyom rozhdeniya, babushka).
This phrase is a greeting used to wish a grandmother a happy birthday.
How do you pronounce it?
S dnyom rozhdeniya, babushka
Did you know?
- When wishing a grandmother a happy birthday, it is common to accompany the phrase with a handheld bouquet of flowers, but the number of flowers must be odd because even numbers are reserved for funerals.
- In Russia, it is considered bad luck to wish someone a happy birthday a few days before the actual date. It is better to wait until the exact day to avoid 'jinxing' the celebration.
- The suffix -ушка in бабушка is a diminutive that adds a layer of affection and warmth, transforming a formal kinship term into an endearing one.
Examples in context
- С днём рождения, бабушка!Happy birthday, Grandma.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use С днём рождения, бабушка.Tatoeba #3509565 by marafon, translation #2650906 by meerkat
- С днем рождения, бабушка! Желаю вам здоровья, счастья и удачи во всех начинаниях!Happy birthday, grandma! I wish you health, happiness, and success in all your endeavors!
- С днем рождения, бабуля! Желаю тебе много радости, добра и солнечных дней!Happy birthday, grandma! I wish you lots of joy, goodness, and sunny days!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
