Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Navajo? 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 Navajo, why not also sing the Navajo version of the happy birthday song!
You could also get your loved one a Navajo Birthday Card. This will definitely make their day!
How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Navajo
To wish someone a happy birthday in Navajo, you can say:
| Happy birthday | Baa hózhǫ́ǫgo niʼdizhchį́ |
This is pronounced as ‘baa hozh-ogo nih-dih-zhir’. You can hear the pronunciation of this phrase in the birthday song video linked later in this post.
Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases:
| Happy birthday | Niʼdizhchį́įjįʼ anáhoolzhįįzhígíí baa shił hózhǫ́ |
| Congratulations | Ná bąą hózhǫ́ |
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Navajo
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Navajo. You’ll be happy to know it’s the same tune as the English version, they just sing it in Navajo.
Check out the video below to hear the Navajo birthday song. I’ve listed the lyrics below so you can sing along.
Here’s the lyrics so you can sing along:
“Baa hózhǫ́ǫgo niʼdizhchį́
Baa hózhǫ́ǫgo niʼdizhchį́
Baa hózhǫ́ǫgo niʼdizhchį́
Baa hózhǫ́ǫgo niʼdizhchį́”
This translates to:
“Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!”
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Navajo.
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!
If you haven’t already then make sure to learn the numbers in Navajo. Everyone should know this essential vocabulary.
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