Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Lingala? 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 Lingala, why not also sing the Lingala version of the happy birthday song!
Read on to learn more about this.
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How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Lingala
To wish someone a happy birthday in Lingala, you can say:
| English | Lingala |
|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Mbotama elamu |
To hear the pronunciation of this phrase by a native speaker, check out the video below:
Lingala Birthday Wishes & Phrases
Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases:
| English | Lingala |
|---|---|
| Best wishes | Bolamu |
| Congratulations | Kumbisama |
| Have a nice day | Mokolo malamu |
| Enjoy your special day | Sepela na mokolo wayo |
| May all your wishes come true | Bosenga bwa yo manso bikokisama |
If you’re speaking to someone special then you’ll want to know how to say I love you in Lingala.
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Lingala
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Lingala. You’ll be happy to know it’s the same tune as the English version, they just sing it in Lingala.
Check out the video below to hear the Lingala birthday song. I’ve listed the lyrics below so you can sing along.
Here’s the lyrics so you can sing along:
“Mbotama elamu,
Mbotama elamu,
Mbotama elamu *name*
Mbotama elamu”
This translates to:
“Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to *name*
Happy birthday to you!”
Birthday Vocabulary In Lingala
I’ve listed some handy Lingala birthday vocabulary below. These should come in handy if you’re celebrating a birthday!
| English | Lingala |
|---|---|
| Birthday | Mokolo ya mbotama |
| Birthday party | Feti ya mbotama |
| Cake | Gato |
| Birthday cake | Gato ya mbotama |
| Present/gift | Likabo |
| To celebrate a birthday | Kosepela mbotama |
Check out the video below to hear the pronunciation of these words by a native speaker:
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Lingala.
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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