Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Luganda? 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 Luganda, why not also sing the Luganda version of the happy birthday song!
Read on to learn more about this.
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How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Luganda
To wish someone a happy birthday in Luganda, you can say:
English | Luganda |
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Happy birthday | Amazalibwa amalungi |
Happy birthday (longer version) | Nkwagaliza amazalibwa go amalungi |
To hear the pronunciation of this phrase, check out the video below:
Luganda Birthday Wishes & Phrases
Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases:
English | Luganda |
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Congratulations | Kulika |
Have a nice day | Siiba bulungi |
I wish you a year full of happiness and peace | Nkwagaliza omwaka omupya ogw’essanyu n’eddembe |
If you’re speaking to someone special then you’ll want to know how to say I love you in Luganda.
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Luganda
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Luganda. You’ll be happy to know it’s the same tune as the English version, they just sing it in Luganda.
Check out the video below to hear the Luganda birthday song. I’ve listed the lyrics below so you can sing along.
Here’s the lyrics so you can sing along:
“Amazaalibwa amalungi!
Amazaalibwa amalungi!
Amazaalibwa amalungi gyooli!
Amazaalibwa amalungi!”
This translates to:
“Happy birthday!
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday!”
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Luganda.
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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