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“birthday” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈbuːɐ̯t͡staːk/

Example

Zum Geburtstag bekam er viele Geschenke.

On his birthday, he received many presents.

Illustration for Geburtstag (birthday)

How to say “birthday” in German

“Birthday” in German is Geburtstag.

A marked day each year when one person's arrival into the world is celebrated with greetings, gifts, and cake.

Full entry for Geburtstag: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Geburtstag

Am Geburtstag backe ich einen Kuchen.

I bake a cake on my birthday.

Tips for using Geburtstag

  • Dates use am with Geburtstag, as in 'Ich habe am 3. Mai Geburtstag.'

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