German Conversation · Level 6
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German word
Geburtstag
Pronunciation
IPA/gəˈbuːɐ̯t͡staːk/
Meaning
- masculine nounbirthday
Example
Zum Geburtstag bekam er viele Geschenke.
On his birthday, he received many presents.
More examples
Am Geburtstag backe ich einen Kuchen.
I bake a cake on my birthday.
Core concept
A marked day each year when one person's arrival into the world is celebrated with greetings, gifts, and cake.
Common phrases
Alles Gute zum Geburtstag
All the best for your birthday
den Geburtstag verbringen
spend one's birthday
Similar words
Geburtstagsfeier: A celebration bringing people together for someone's birthday.
Party: A relaxed social gathering, often enjoyed with friends.
Geschenk: Something given to someone in celebration.
Glückwunsch: Words expressing good wishes on a special occasion.
Definition in German
Geburtstag; der Tag, an dem jemand geboren wurde, oft Anlass für Geschenke und Feiern.
Word origin
Geburtstag combines Geburt, meaning birth, with Tag, meaning day, and thus names the annual day associated with a person's birth.
Usage tips
- Dates use am with Geburtstag, as in 'Ich habe am 3. Mai Geburtstag.'
Related words
- Geburtstagsliedbirthday songnoun
- Geburtstagsfeierbirthday partynoun