How to Say Happy Birthday in Polish

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Learning at least a phrase or two of a foreign language can be fun and useful. If you have a Polish friend whose birthday is just around the corner, surprise them with a Happy Birthday! in their native tongue.

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    You aren't learning a whole language here. Focus on imitating the sound.
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    Wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji urodzin [1]
    • Now, forget you ever saw that.
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    Fshistkiego-nailep-shego-zokahzee uhrojeen [2]
    • The ai in Nailep is long: think eye
    • There is a slight pause before the last phrase. String the first four together quickly, then pause for a second and land on the last.
    • Keep practicing until you have it memorized.
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    Pronounced Sto-Lat . (short o) This means one hundred years and is a traditional birthday phrase all by its easy self. [3]
    • Sto-Lat!
    • That's pretty easy.


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      1. ↑ https://blogs.transparent.com/polish/how-to-wish-happy-birthday-in-polish/
      2. ↑ https://theculturetrip.com/europe/poland/articles/12-polish-phrases-you-need-to-know/
      3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nd-r_8eKG8

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      To say "Happy Birthday" in Polish, slowly pronounce "Fshistkiego-nailep-shego-zokahzee uhrojeen." The first four words are pronounced quickly and there should be a pause before "uhrojeen." Practicing each syllable slowly will help you memorize the phrase. For a shorter version that translates to "100 years" and is often used to say "Happy Birthday" in Poland, try the phrase "Sto-Lat!" For some pronunciation tips, scroll down!

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