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happy birthday in Malay

selamat hari lahir

/ˈhæp.i ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/US/ˈhæp.i ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/

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happy birthday in Malay: selamat hari lahir, selamat hari jadi. In English, happy birthday means said or written to a person who is celebrating their birthday in order to convey the good wishes of the speaker or writer (literally, "may you have a happy birthday").

Malay words for happy birthday

good wishes for a birthday
selamat hari lahir, selamat hari jadi

English meaning of happy birthday

  1. interjection Said or written to a person who is celebrating their birthday in order to convey the good wishes of the speaker or writer (literally, "may you have a happy birthday").
  2. verb To wish (someone) a happy birthday.

Full definition of happy birthday

happy birthday in a sentence

  • Happy birthday, Joe! Have a fantastic day!
  • Everybody was happy birthdaying him the full day.

Synonyms of happy birthday

happy birthday in other languages

Questions about happy birthday in Malay

What is the meaning of happy birthday in Malay?
Happy birthday in Malay is selamat hari lahir, selamat hari jadi.
Apakah maksud happy birthday dalam bahasa Melayu?
Happy birthday: selamat hari lahir, selamat hari jadi.
What does happy birthday mean in English?
Happy birthday means said or written to a person who is celebrating their birthday in order to convey the good wishes of the speaker or writer (literally, "may you have a happy birthday").

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