Alles Gute zum Geburtstag!
everyday
The birthday wish does not change for a girl: Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! Add Liebe and her name to make it personal. It is also called Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag! and Liebe Anna, alles Gute!
Meaning: birthday wish for a girl (phrase)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! | everyday |
| Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag! | warm |
| Liebe Anna, alles Gute! | with name |
Begin with Liebe followed by the name, as in Liebe Sophie, alles Gute zum Geburtstag! This is the form for cards and messages.
How does it change in a sentence?
For a boy you would write Lieber before the name. For a girl it is Liebe.
When do people say it?
In Germany you congratulate on the day itself, never before it.
Did you know?
- German birthday cards often begin with Liebe for a girl and Lieber for a boy.
Examples in context
- Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, liebe Mia!Happy birthday, dear Mia!
- Liebe Sophie, herzlichen Glückwunsch!Dear Sophie, congratulations!
Example conversation
Paul congratulates his classmate Mia on her birthday.
- PaulAlles Gute zum Geburtstag, Mia!Happy birthday, Mia!
- MiaVielen Dank!Thank you very much!
- PaulIch wünsche dir einen schönen Tag.I wish you a lovely day.
