Прошу прощения за опоздание с поздравлением, но, искупая свою вину, сердечно поздравляю! Желаю, чтобы самые лучшие и заветные мечты обязательно исполнялись и приносили много радости, чтобы рядом всегда были любимые и любящие родные и близкие люди, которые каждую минуту готовы подставить надежное плечо! Пусть мир вокруг всегда будет цветущим, чистым, добрым и внимательным! Успехов и процветания, любви и обожания, удачи в делах и планах!
Так случается, что суета жизни затягивает нас, и мы теряемся в датах и числах. Но я надеюсь, что никогда не бывает поздно для поздравлений. Потому поздравляю с днем рождения и желаю, чтобы хорошие вещи случались с тобой чаще, вне зависимости от даты или времени года. Пусть твоя жизнь приносит лишь радости. С праздником! И тысяча извинений за легкое опоздание.
Поздравляю с днем рождения! Пусть с опозданием, но от души! Желаю счастья, света, радости, огромных достижений и успеха, любви, взаимности и понимания. Пусть жизнь дарит только добрые ощущения и впечатления. Счастья, достатка и благополучия!
Пускай немного с опозданием, но я хочу пожелать, чтобы этот очередной год твоего рождения был удачным во всех отношениях. Сумей осуществить все задуманное и получить все желаемое, достигнуть всего запланированного и покорить все, что до этого не поддавалось. Желаю, чтобы чаша весов твоей жизни всегда перевешивала в лучшую сторону. С прошедшим!
Поздравляю с прошедшим днем рождения! Лучше поздравить поздно, чем никогда, поэтому принимай мои самые искренние пожелания: здоровья, мудрости, огромной любви, верных друзей, успехов в работе. Пусть всё задуманное обязательно сбудется!
Поздравляю с прошедшим днем рождения! Принимать сердечные пожелания никогда не поздно. А такой необыкновенный и замечательный человек, как Вы, заслуживает добрых пожеланий не только в день рождения, но и все 365 дней в году. От всей души желаю, чтобы Ваша жизнь всегда была наполнена радостью, любовью и счастьем! Пусть судьба преподносит приятные сюрпризы, интересные встречи, увлекательные события каждый день. И пусть все мечты сбываются без опоздания.
Принимай поздравления, хоть и запоздалые, но искренние и от всей души! Пусть в твоей жизни всегда ярко светит солнце, пусть улыбается удача, пусть дома будет спокойно и уютно! Всего самого доброго и позитивного тебе. С днем рождения!
Извини, что с опозданием, но все же от всей души поздравляю с днем рождения! Желаю отменного здоровья, неугасаемых сил, неиссякаемых идей, творческого вдохновения, радостных событий, доброй удачи, верной любви и большого счастья!
Спешу поздравить с прошедшим днем рождения! Хочется пожелать, чтобы семья и близкие всегда были рядом, чтобы улыбка никогда не сходила с лица, чтобы все задуманное поскорее воплотилось, и обязательно здоровья, ибо без него не будет ничего. Пусть жизнь будет насыщенная, яркая и веселая!
Пусть с запозданием, но от всего сердца поздравляю! Главное, чтобы в жизни никогда не опаздывали чудеса, хорошие вести и счастливые моменты. Пусть вовремя будет сказано доброе слово, оказана поддержка и забота. Поздравляю!
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26 Ways to Say Happy Birthday in Russian (And How to Celebrate a Birthday Russian-style)
That'll give you the opportunity to say happy birthday in Russian—or, at the very least, pick up ways to celebrate birthdays Russian-style.
Here's the ultimate guide to everything you need to know about celebrating a birthday in Russian. We'll delve into the standard phrases Russians use to convey пожелания (wishes) for a birthday or any other holiday, as well as customs and traditions surrounding Russian birthdays.
• 1. С днём рождения — Happy Birthday (Traditional)
• 2. Поздравляю с днём рождения — Happy Birthday (Formal)
• 3. С днём варенья — Happy Jam Day (Very Informal)
• 4. Я желаю Вам… — I Wish You… (Formal)
• 5. Я желаю тебе… — I Wish You… (Informal)
• 6. Ещё раз с днём рождения — Once Again, Happy Birthday
• 7. С прошедшим днём рождения — Happy Belated Birthday (Formal)
• 8. С прошедшим — Happy Belated Birthday (Informal)
• 9. Расти большой, не будь лапшой — Grow Big, Don’t Be a Noodle
• 10. За здоровье — (A Toast) To Your Health
• 11. На здоровье — You’re Welcome (In Response to Being Thanked for Food or Drinks)
• 12. Поздравляю с днём рождения — Congratulations on Your Birthday (Formal)
• 13. С днём рождения тебя — Happy Birthday to You
• 14. Поздравляем с днём рождения — We Congratulate You on Your Birthday
• 15. С праздником — Happy Holiday
• 16. С днём рождения, дорогой / С днём рождения, дорогая — Happy Birthday, Dear
• 17. Пусть этот год принесёт много радости — May This Year Bring You a Lot of Joy
• 18. В этот день пусть сбудется всё, что задумано — On This Day, May Everything You’ve Planned Come True
• 19. Поздравляю с твоим днём — Congratulations on Your Day
• 20. С тобой всегда весело — It’s Always Fun With You
• 21. С наилучшими пожеланиями — With Best Wishes
• 22. Желаю тебе вдохновения и творческих успехов — Wishing You Inspiration and Creative Success
• 23. С днём рождения, замечательный человек — Happy Birthday, Wonderful Person
• 24. Пусть этот год будет лучше предыдущего — May This Year Be Better Than the Previous One
• 25. С юбилеем — Happy Jubilee
• 26. Пусть вокруг будет много улыбок и добрых слов — May There Be Many Smiles and Kind Words Around You
• Birthdays in Russia: Fun Facts and Essential Traditions
• Russian Birthday Songs
• Eating at a Russian Birthday Party
• And One More Thing...
С днём рождения is the simplest and most traditional birthday greeting in Russian. It's the one that's most commonly used, and you can use it for a person of any age.
This is a more formal birthday greeting compared to С днём рождения. If you just found out that it's your coworker's special day, for example, and you don't necessarily have a close relationship with this person, saying this to them can help break the ice!
This is a fun way of wishing children or very close friends a happy birthday. С днём варенья is a play on words and sounds a bit like С днём рождения .
Then, add one of these choices:
Put it all together, and you'll have a heartfelt birthday wish.
This is basically the more informal version of Я желаю Вам. You can also cap this off with the phrases we've just talked about above.
Sometimes, you find out that you (gasp!) missed someone’s birthday. In that case, you can always redeem yourself by saying this one to your coworker or someone you don't know very well.
This is the informal way to wish someone a belated happy birthday. It's used for people you know very well.
This is an acceptable greeting if the celebrant is a child—and if they're fine with it, of course!
In Russia, guests traditionally pull the birthday celebrant’s ears for each year of their age plus one. So, if someone's turning 11, you'd pull their ears 12 times.
While this is happening, you should chant Расти большой и не будь лапшой! In other words, as you grow up, don’t be foolish!
At Russian birthday celebrations, one person will sometimes take the responsibility of toastmaster for the night.
Toasts are often directed toward the celebrated individual’s parents or family members, too.
Aside from За здоровье, some other important vocabulary to know in relation to toasts include:
11. На здоровье — You’re Welcome (In Response to Being Thanked for Food or Drinks)
Ill-informed foreigners frequently say На здоровье! to say "Cheers!" at a toast, which is incorrect.
In reality, На здоровье is more appropriately used in place of "You’re welcome" when someone thanks you for food or other refreshments, as in the following example:
If the celebrant is someone you don't know well, and you want to go beyond the standard formal greeting, use this one.
This is similar to С днём рождения, except you're specifically addressing the celebrant.
If you're greeting the celebrant as a group, use this phrase.
While праздник translates to “holiday,” you can also use it to wish someone a happy birthday—especially if their birthday also happens to fall on a holiday.
Want to wish the person a great year ahead? Use this one.
If you don't want to get too ahead of yourself, tell the celebrant that you're wishing them a great day on their birthday. You can also say:
Getting old may be something that happens to everyone, but it's still an event worth celebrating. More years often translate to more experience, after all.
Is the celebrant someone who can only be described as a “ball of sunshine?” Using this phrase can help make your greeting feel a little more personal.
This is a simple yet sweet way to say happy birthday in Russian.
For the birthday celebrant who happens to be an artist or creative person, this greeting will be music to their ears.
If you really want to emphasize how much the birthday celebrant means to you, use this one.
As you know, not all years are good. If the birthday celebrant has had a rough year, this may be an appropriate greeting.
You can also say С юбилеем to someone for every five to 10 years of their life. However, I'd only suggest using this with people you know well, as there's no consensus as to whether a jubilee should be every five or 10 years.
Finally, use this to help the celebrant attract good people to them.
Birthdays in Russia: Fun Facts and Essential Traditions
Celebrating your Russian friends' birthdays is much more than just learning some stock phrases. Here are some of the most important Russian birthday facts and traditions.
Russian birthdays are very important occasions.
As such, birthdays in the Russian-speaking world demand more attention than other holidays.
Birthdays are never celebrated early.
Birthdays are always celebrated on the actual date. If the birthday falls on a weekday, it's celebrated on the following weekend.
Never wish someone a happy birthday in advance of the actual date, as this is considered bad luck.
The 40th birthday is considered bad luck.
Most people elect not to acknowledge the 40th birthday, because the number 40 is associated with death.
There are birthday gifts that are appreciated more than others.
If you're unsure what to get for the birthday boy or girl, there are a few choices that'll always be appreciated.
Money is always a welcome birthday present, as is chocolate. For men, alcohol is a good choice. For women, flowers or perfume are a good bet.
Flowers are also frequently presented to the mother of the woman being celebrated.
Speaking of flowers, always give an odd number of them.
In Russia, when you're giving someone flowers, you should always give an odd number. That's because even numbers of flowers are for funerals, and therefore considered a bad omen.
Also, don't give yellow flowers.
Similarly, yellow flowers are a faux pas because they symbolize a separation or indicate the relationship is soon to end.
While it may be considered acceptable to simply write "Happy Birthday" in a card or text message in other countries, that behavior is considered rude in Russia.
You're expected to spend time crafting the perfect message to wish the birthday celebrant good health and a happy and successful life, regardless of their age.
It may be okay to ask someone their age, but only in certain situations.
In many cultures, it's considered rude to ask an individual's age.
On the other hand, this is an acceptable question in Russia, unless you're a man addressing an adult woman. If you're a woman asking this question of another woman, that's a bit more acceptable.
If you're asking someone with whom you have an informal relationship, you can simply say:
However, if the person you're asking is someone you don't know well, or likely older than you, you should say:
Russian Birthday Songs
This song from an old Soviet cartoon has a sweet, nostalgic quality that's sure to resonate with Russian speakers.
Alternatively, you can practice your greetings along with this video from Be Fluent in Russian:
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Eating at a Russian Birthday Party
• Пирожки (pirozhki), mini oven-baked or fried pies filled with meat, cabbage or cottage cheese and jam, among other things.
Russians love desserts, and the ones handed out on birthdays are no exception.
Well, there you have it. Soon, you'll be an expert on congratulating all your Russian-speaking friends and acquaintances. Happy celebrating!
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