Malipayong Adlawng Natawhan
In Bisaya, "happy birthday" is Malipayong Adlawng Natawhan.
The phrase is used to offer good wishes to someone on their birthday.
Meaning: good wishes for a birthday (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of malipayon (happy), adlaw (day) and natawhan (birth).
Which one should you use?
While Malipayong Adlawng Natawhan is the standard translation for "Happy Birthday", you may also encounter the variation Maayong Adlawng Natawhan, which literally means "Good Birthday".
How does it change in a sentence?
The ng at the end of Adlawng is a linker used to connect the noun adlaw to the following word natawhan.
Did you know?
- In some regions, the phrase is accompanied by the custom of 'handaan', where the birthday celebrant is expected to provide a feast for their guests rather than receiving gifts.
- The word natawhan comes from the root word tawo, which means 'person' or 'human'.
- It is common to pair Malipayong Adlawng Natawhan with a 'blow out', a local slang term meaning the celebrant will pay for everyone's meal.
Examples in context
- Malipayong Adlawng Natawhan kanimo!Happy birthday to you!
- Malipayong Adlawng Natawhan sa akong igsoon.Happy birthday to my sibling.
Example conversation
Ricardo visits Elena at her house for her celebration.
- RicardoMalipayong Adlawng Natawhan, Elena!Happy birthday, Elena!
- ElenaSalamat kaayo, Ricardo!Thank you very much, Ricardo!
- RicardoNaay regalo para nimo.I have a gift for you.
- ElenaAy, salamat kaayo!Oh, thank you so much!
