How to Say “Happy Birthday Grandma” in Vietnamese

Chúc mừng sinh nhật bà
[t͡ɕʊwk͡p̚˧˦ mɨŋ˨˩ sïŋ˧˧ ɲət̚˧˨ʔ ʔɓaː˨˩]word by word
Chúc mừng sinh nhật bà is the Vietnamese phrase for happy birthday grandma.
This phrase is used as a greeting to wish a grandmother a happy birthday.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of chúc mừng (to congratulate/wish), sinh nhật (birthday) and bà (grandmother/elderly woman).

How does it change in a sentence?

In Vietnamese, you can specify which side of the family your grandmother is from by replacing bà with a specific term. Use bà nội to specify that she is your paternal grandmother, or replace it with bà ngoại to specify that she is your maternal grandmother.

Did you know?

  • When saying Chúc mừng sinh nhật bà, it is common to bow slightly or use a respectful gesture to show filial piety toward the elder.
  • When using chúc mừng, you are essentially performing a linguistic act of 'congratulating' someone on the event of their birth.
  • While bà is used for your grandmother, it is also a common way to address any woman of a much older generation with respect.

Examples in context

  • Chúc Bà ngoại tuổi mới 80 tràn đầy sức khỏe!
    Wishing Grandma a healthy and vibrant 80th birthday!
  • Bà ngoại là trụ cột của gia đình chúng con. Chúc mừng sinh nhật, Bà!
    Grandmother is the pillar of our family. Happy birthday, Grandma!
  • Chúc Bà ngoại có một sinh nhật đầy may mắn và hạnh phúc như ý!
    Wishing Grandma a lucky and happy birthday full of blessings!
  • Nhớ mãi những kỷ niệm đẹp với Bà, chúc Bà có một ngày sinh nhật thật là ý nghĩa!
    Remembering the beautiful memories with you, wishing you a meaningful birthday!
  • Con chúc mừng sinh nhật bà ạ.
    I wish you a happy birthday, grandma.
  • Mọi người chúc mừng sinh nhật bà.
    Everyone wishes grandma a happy birthday.

Example conversation

Lan and Minh are giving a gift to their grandmother.

  1. Lan

    Chúc mừng sinh nhật bà!
    Happy birthday, grandma!
  2. Minh

    Cảm ơn hai cháu.
    Thank you, you two.
  3. Lan

    Quà của bà đây ạ.
    Here is your gift, grandma.
  4. Minh

    Bà cảm ơn Lan và Minh.
    Grandma thanks Lan and Minh.

Sources

  • IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (chúc, mừng, sinh, Nhật, bà) and can differ in connected speech.
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