how to say happy birthday in swiss
In Switzerland, there are four official languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh. Here’s how to say "Happy Birthday" in each of these languages:
German (used in northern, eastern, and central Switzerland):
- "Alles Gute zum Geburtstag!" (Formal: "All the best on your birthday!")
- "Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!" (Informal: "Warm congratulations on your birthday!")
French (used in western Switzerland):
- "Joyeux anniversaire!" (Formal and informal: "Happy birthday!")
Italian (used in southern Switzerland):
- "Buon compleanno!" (Formal and informal: "Happy birthday!")
Romansh (used in southeastern Switzerland):
- "Felich Burnett!" (Formal and informal: "Happy birthday!")
If you want to say it in Swiss German, which is a dialect spoken in many parts of Switzerland, you can say:
- "Alles Gueti zum Geburtsdaag!" (Formal: "All the best on your birthday!")
- "Grossi Glückwunsch zum Geburtsdaag!" (Informal: "Big congratulations on your birthday!")
I hope that helps!