{"id":1346,"date":"2020-02-27T01:27:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T06:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linguix.com\/blog\/?p=1346"},"modified":"2020-05-16T12:37:43","modified_gmt":"2020-05-16T16:37:43","slug":"more-original-and-unique-birthday-wishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linguix.com\/blog\/more-original-and-unique-birthday-wishes\/","title":{"rendered":"More Original and Unique Birthday Wishes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Happy Birthday!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most commonly used expressions in English, and one of the easiest to recognize and use if you are a learner of the language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it\u2019s not very original, is it? Surely there are other ways in which you can say \u2018Happy Birthday\u2019 without saying \u2018Happy Birthday\u2019 if you know what I mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, there are, and there are also lots of little variations on the theme that can make your \u2018Happy Birthday\u2019 just that little bit more original and heartfelt. Here are some great options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many happy returns for the day<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Quite a formal variation on them, but something less used and therefore something a little more individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy belated birthday<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To be used when your wish of \u2018Happy Birthday\u2019 is late. Not ideal, but it happens, of course!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy B\u2019day<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For when you want to save on words!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a great day<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Again not the most original, but slightly less used than \u2018Happy Birthday\u2019<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n

May your birthday be filled with laughter<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now we are getting a little bit more original, and a little bit more colorful. Laughter is always good!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy birthday my\u2026.<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now you can use a noun (or adjective and noun) that fits the relationship you have with that person. From \u2018husband\u2019 and \u2018wife\u2019 (which is a little practical) to \u2018special friend\u2019 or \u2018inspiration\u2019 or \u2018gorgeous friend\u2019, which is a whole lot more heartfelt and full of character. Be sincere!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy birthday you old\u2026<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the perfect set up for something altogether cheekier and fun. From \u2018you old derogatory term\u2019<\/em> (such as git, or bastard!) to something a little less confrontational, such as \u2018you old-yet-beautiful rascal\u2019. Make it fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May your joys be as deep as the ocean<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Starting to get a little more profound and semi-religious, but always a nice option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May your beer glass always be full<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your friend likes a drink (but not too much, of course!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields<\/strong>  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is an old Irish blessing and is a warm and original way to give birthday greetings to someone you like\/love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A birthday message to one of the kindest and warmest people I have ever had the fortune to meet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

And there\u2019s nothing like getting totally sincere and adding a bit of warm cuddliness to your message.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To your name<\/em>, on your birthday<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This direct and very personal wish seems deep and sincere in a world that shies away from formal, old expressions. This is a particularly direct, and heartfelt message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saeng il chuk ha ham ni da!<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

And here\u2019s \u2018Happy Birthday\u2019 in Korean, just in case you wanted to!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tillykke med fodselsdagen!<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Or Danish!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

qoSlIj DatIvjaj<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Or Klingon, for those Star Trek fans! (literally translated as \u2018may you enjoy your birthday\u2019)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get stuffed!<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the cheekiest of the lot! For a friend or relative who you just love winding up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Happy Birthday! One of the most commonly used expressions in English, and one of the easiest to recognize and use if you are a learner of the language. But it\u2019s not very original, is it? 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