How to Say “Thank You for Birthday Wishes” in German

danke für die Geburtstagswünsche
In German, 'thank you for birthday wishes' is expressed as danke für die Geburtstagswünsche.
This phrase is used to express gratitude to people who have sent greetings or congratulations for one's birthday.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of danke (thanks), für (for), die (the) and Geburtstagswünsche (birthday wishes).

Which one should you use?

While danke für die Geburtstagswünsche is a standard way to say thanks, you can use vielen Dank für die Geburtstagswünsche to mean 'many thanks for the birthday wishes' or Herzlichen Dank für die Geburtstagswünsche to express 'heartfelt thanks for the birthday wishes' for a warmer and more sincere tone.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

Using Danke is slightly more casual and suitable for friends and family. In contrast, adding vielen to the phrase makes the expression of gratitude stronger and more formal.

How does it change in a sentence?

The word Geburtstagswünsche is the plural form.

Did you know?

  • In Germany, wishing someone a happy birthday before the actual date is considered bad luck and is generally avoided.
  • In German, the word danke is actually a shortened version of the full sentence ich danke dir, which means 'I thank you'.
  • The word Geburtstagswünsche is a 'compound noun', a feature of German where multiple words are fused together to create a highly specific new term.

Examples in context

  • Ich möchte mich herzlich für die Geburtstagsgrüße bedanken.
    I would like to sincerely thank you for the birthday wishes.
  • Es war wirklich schön, so viele Geburtstagsglückwünsche zu erhalten. Vielen herzlichen Dank dafür.
    It was truly wonderful to receive so many birthday wishes. Thank you very much for them.
  • Danke für die Geburtstagswünsche!
    Thanks for the birthday wishes!
  • Ich hab mich total über eure Geburtstagsgrüße gefreut. Danke, dass ihr an mich gedacht habt!
    I was thrilled to receive your birthday wishes. Thank you for thinking of me!
  • Eure Geburtstagswünsche haben mir ein Lächeln ins Gesicht gezaubert. Ich danke euch von ganzem Herzen!
    Your birthday wishes brought a smile to my face. I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Example conversation

Hannah and Lukas are talking at a party.

  1. Hannah

    Hallo Lukas, danke für die Geburtstagswünsche!
    Hello Lukas, thank you for the birthday wishes!
  2. Lukas

    Sehr gerne, Hannah! Hattest du einen schönen Tag?
    You're very welcome, Hannah! Did you have a nice day?
  3. Hannah

    Ja, ich hatte einen tollen Tag.
    Yes, I had a great day.
  4. Lukas

    Das freut mich sehr zu hören.
    I am very glad to hear that.
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