Buon compleanno!
everyday
To a man say Buon compleanno! or Tanti auguri! The wish is the same for any gender, and a quick Auguri! works among friends.
Meaning: birthday wish for a man (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Italian | Note |
|---|---|
| Buon compleanno! | everyday |
| Auguri! | casual |
| Tanti auguri! | everyday, warm |
Buon compleanno is the standard birthday wish and fits family, colleagues and friends. Tanti auguri is a warm "best wishes".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
With a boss or an older man you can say Tanti auguri di buon compleanno or Auguri, signore.
How does it change in a sentence?
To add an adjective use caro, as in Tanti auguri, caro Paolo!
Did you know?
- Italians say Cento di questi giorni!, "a hundred more days like this", as a classic birthday wish.
Examples in context
- Tanti auguri, caro Paolo!Best wishes, dear Paolo!
- Auguri, amico!Happy birthday, friend!
Example conversation
Sara calls her father Roberto on his birthday.
- SaraBuon compleanno, papà!Happy birthday, dad!
- RobertoGrazie, Sara!Thanks, Sara!
- SaraStasera ceniamo insieme.We will have dinner together tonight.
