Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Lao? You’re in the right place.
It’s always nice to wish someone a happy birthday on their special day but why not do it in a language that means something to them.
As well as wishing your loved one a happy birthday in Lao, why not also sing the Lao version of the happy birthday song!
Read on to learn more about this.
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How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Lao
To wish someone a happy birthday in Lao, you can say:
| English | Lao |
|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Sook-san van koed |
If you want to write this in the Lao script, then here it is – ສຸກສັນວັນເກີດ.
To hear the pronunciation of this phrase, check out the video below:
Lao Birthday Wishes & Phrases
Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases:
| English | Lao |
|---|---|
| Congratulations | Somsoeny |
| I hope that all your birthday wishes come true | Khoi kor hai kouam pad ta na nai van koed kong jao pen jing took yang |
| Happy birthday from my heart | Sook-san van koed jak houa jai |
| Sending all my love | Kor song kouam hak tang mod kong koi hai jao |
| Have a nice day | Mi van thidi |
If you’re speaking to someone special then you’ll want to know how to say I love you in Lao.
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Lao
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song.
In Laos, they actually tend to just sing the English happy birthday song but in a Lao accent. ‘Happy birthday’ sounds more like ‘happy bert-day’.
Check out the video below to hear some Lao people singing the birthday song. I’ve listed the lyrics below so you can sing along.
Here’s the lyrics so you can sing along:
“Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday, happy birthday!
Happy birthday to you!”
Laos Birthday Traditions
Birthday traditions can be very important to many people on their birthdays. To make your loved one feel extra special you can also try some of these Laos birthday traditions.
Superstitions
Lao people are quite superstitious. Many people believe that if you get a haircut on your birthday, you will shorten your life so this is something to avoid.
Western Traditions
Many Western traditions have made their way over to Laos so expect a cake, the birthday song, candles and presents.
Traditional Food
At a birthday party, expect to find traditional Lao food. This includes
- Bamboo soup – a traditional soup also known as keng no mai.
- Tum mak hoong – a spicy papaya salad.
- Sticky rice
- Jaew bong – a hot pepper dip.
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Lao.
It’s a great idea to make the effort to learn how to say this in someone’s native language or a language that means something to them.
Your loved one or friend will be so impressed!
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