з днем наро́дження
z dnem naródžennja
In Ukrainian, happy birthday is з днем наро́дження (z dnem naródžennja).
This phrase is used to offer good wishes on someone's birthday. You can use the short version З днем народження! among friends and family members, or use the more complete expression Вітаю з днем наро́дження to say "I congratulate you on your birthday."
Meaning: good wishes for a birthday (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "with day of birth".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the instrumental case for день (day) because it follows the preposition з (with) to indicate an occasion or celebration.
How do you pronounce it?
z dnem naródžennja
Did you know?
- In Ukraine, it is common to avoid wishing someone 'happy birthday' or saying 'congratulations' before the actual day arrives, as it is sometimes considered a bad omen.
- In traditional Ukrainian culture, it is common to avoid giving a birthday gift that consists of a single flower, as odd numbers are for celebrations and even numbers are for funerals.
- While the phrase uses the word 'day', many Ukrainians will instead celebrate a 'Name Day' (іменини) on the feast day of their patron saint, which can be just as important as a birthday.
Examples in context
- Вітаю вас з днем наро́дження.Vitayu vas z dnem narodzhennya.I wish you a happy birthday.
- Ще раз з днем наро́дження!Shche raz z dnem narodzhennya!Happy birthday once again!
Example conversation
Olena gives a gift to Dmytro.
- Олена OlenaДмитре, з днем наро́дження!Dmytre, z dnem narodzhennya!Dmytro, happy birthday!
- Дмитро DmytroДуже дякую, Олено!Duzhe dyakuyu, Oleno!Thank you very much, Olena!
- Олена OlenaОсь твій подарунок.Os tviy podarunok.Here is your gift.
- Дмитро DmytroТи дуже добра!Ty duzhe dobra!You are very kind!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “happy birthday” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
