sărbători fericite
In Romanian, happy holidays is said as sărbători fericite.
sărbători fericite is used as a holiday greeting.
Meaning: holiday greeting (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sărbători (holidays/celebrations) and fericite (happy/blessed).
Did you know?
- In Romania, the greeting sărbători fericite remains common long after December 25th because Orthodox Christmas is celebrated on January 7th.
- The word fericite comes from the same root as the word for 'blessed', giving the phrase a subtle religious undertone even in secular contexts.
- In certain Romanian traditions, a holiday is not just a time for rest but is intrinsically linked to the concept of 'sărbătoare', which implies a communal ritual or a sacred feast.
Examples in context
- Sărbători fericite!Happy holidays!This sentence shows how to use sărbători fericite as a standalone exclamation.Tatoeba #13089680 by mraz, translation #2167977 by morgyn
- Crăciun fericit și un An Nou Fericit tuturor colegilor și familiilor lor!Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all colleagues and their families!
- Crăciun fericit și La Mulți Ani dragii mei!Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, my dear friends!
- Vă doresc sărbători fericite de Crăciun!I wish you happy holidays for Christmas!
Example conversation
Andreea and Gabriel are leaving the office for the winter break.
- AndreeaGabriel, sărbători fericite!Gabriel, happy holidays!
- GabrielMulțumesc, Andreea! Și ție sărbători fericite!Thank you, Andreea! Happy holidays to you too!
- AndreeaNe vedem după vacanță.See you after the vacation.
- GabrielDa, ne vedem atunci. Pa!Yes, see you then. Bye!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “happy holidays” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
