Q:
How do I say "Happy Birthday" in Romanian?
A:
Quick Answer
The equivalent of the phrase "happy birthday" in Romanian is "la mulţi ani." However, the literal meanings of the two phrases are very different, with the Romanian version meaning, "may you live for many years!"
Continue Reading
Credit:
Sam Howzit
CC-BY 2.0
Full Answer
Romanians have two birthday songs. One is "La mulţi ani," and the other is "Cine să trăiască" meaning "who is to live?" People also traditionally use the phrase "la mulţi ani" during the winter holidays, especially on the night of New Year's Eve, to mean "happy new year." Other greetings Romanians say to each other around the Christmas and New Year holidays are "sărbători fericite," which means "happy holidays," and "crăciun fericit," meaning "merry Christmas."
Learn more about EuropeRelated Questions
-
Q:
What is Romanian money called?
A: Romania Tourism, a website dedicated to tourists interested in visiting the country, states that Romanian banknotes are referred to singularly as leu. Howe... Full Answer >Filed Under: -
Q:
How has the map of Denmark changed throughout history?
A: The map of Denmark has changed throughout history by expanding and contracting as the country absorbed other territories and lands before losing them. The ... Full Answer >Filed Under: -
Q:
What is Poland famous for?
A: Poland is famous for being the home of scientist Marie Curie, composer Frederic Chopin and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. Three of the most famous Nazi co... Full Answer >Filed Under: -
Q:
Where is Dublin?
A: Dublin is located on the east coast of Ireland within the province of Leinster. As the capital and largest city of Ireland, Dublin has just more than 500,0... Full Answer >Filed Under:
