Looking for Tagalog birthday wishes? We’ve compiled a list of how to say Happy Birthday in Tagalog that is bound to light up anyone’s face with joy on their special day.
Birthdays are a time to celebrate, reflect, and laugh! So whether you’re giving someone a thoughtful gift or a memorable gift experience, our collection of ways to say happy birthday in Tagalog is the perfect complement to make them extra happy.
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How to Say “Happy Birthday” in Tagalog?
Tagalog is the most commonly spoken language in the Philippines. To greet someone “Happy birthday”, you can say:
- Maligayang Kaarawan! (Formal and most common)
- Maligayang Bati sa Iyong Kaarawan! (Formal with added wishes)
- Happy Birthday! (English, widely understood)
Short and Sweet Tagalog Birthday Wishes
- Nawa’y maging ‘sing tamis ng cake ang iyong kaarawan at maging ‘sing liwanag ng mga kandila. Maligayang kaarawan! (May your birthday be as sweet as cake and as bright as candles. Happy birthday!)
- Pinapaabot ko ang aking mainit na mga pagbati at malalaking yakap sa iyong espesyal na araw. Maligayang kaarawan! (Sending you warm wishes and big hugs on your special day. Happy birthday!)
- Ang araw na ito ay tungkol sa pagdiriwang sa iyo at sa kahanga-hangang tao na ikaw. Maligayang kaarawan! (Today is all about celebrating you and the amazing person you are. Happy birthday!)
Funny Tagalog Birthday Wishes
- Ang edad ay isang bilang lamang… isang napakalaking, nakakatakot na bilang! Maligayang kaarawan pa rin! (Age is just a number… a really big, scary number! Happy birthday anyway!)
- Sabi nila, habang tumatanda ka, mas nagiging marunong ka. Kaya’t sa palagay ko, napakatalino mo na ngayon… o napakatanda lang! Maligayang kaarawan! (They say the older you get, the wiser you become. So I guess that makes you incredibly wise by now… or just incredibly old! Happy birthday!)
- Ang pagkakaroon ng isa pang karagdagang taon sa iyong buhay ay nangangahulugan ng pagiging mas malapit sa pagkuha ng mga senior discount. Maligayang kaarawan! (Another year older means another year closer to getting those senior discounts. Happy birthday!)
Romantic Tagalog Birthday Wishes
- Maligayang kaarawan sa aking pinakamamahal! Sana’y magkaroon ka pa ng maraming taon na puno ng pag-ibig. (Happy birthday to the love of my life! I hope you have many more years filled with love.)
- Sa iyong espesyal na araw, nais kong ipaalala sa iyo kung gaano ka kahalaga sa akin. Maligayang kaarawan! (On your special day, I just want to remind you how much you mean to me. Happy birthday!)
- Ikaw ang pinakamagandang bagay na nangyari sa akin, at araw-araw akong nagpapasalamat dahil sa iyo. Maligayang kaarawan! (You are the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I am grateful for you every day. Happy birthday!)
Heartfelt Tagalog Birthday Wishes
- Maligayang kaarawan sa isang kahanga-hangang tao! Sana’y ang iyong araw ay puno ng pagmamahal. (Happy birthday to a wonderful person! May your day be filled with love.)
- Nagdarasal ako na magkaroon ka ng isang masayang kaarawan kasama ang mga taong nagmamalasakit sa iyo. (Wishing you a heartwarming birthday surrounded by those who care about you.)
- Maligayang kaarawan! Ito ay para sa isang araw na puno ng pagmamahal, tawanan, at mga sandaling mahalaga. (Happy birthday! Here’s to a day filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments.)
Cute Tagalog Birthday Wishes
- Maligayang kaarawan sa aking paboritong tao sa buong mundo! Pinapaliwanag mo ang bawat araw sa iyong ngiti. (Happy birthday to my favorite person in the whole world! You make every day brighter with your smile.)
- Nais ko sa iyo ang isang araw na puno ng lahat ng bagay na nagpapasaya sa iyo. Maligayang kaarawan! (Wishing you a day filled with all the things that make you happiest. Happy birthday!)
- Ikaw ay hindi lamang isang taon na mas matanda ngayon, ngunit isang taon din na mas kaibig-ibig! Maligayang kaarawan, cutie! (You are not just a year older today, but also a year more adorable! Happy birthday, cutie!)
Conclusion
In addition to learning how to say Happy Birthday in Tagalog, why not learn more about unique Birthday Traditions in the Philippines?
And hey, to make them feel celebrated, match these wishes with the perfect gift. For those seeking gift ideas, you can give them gift experiences they will never forget or you can try exploring Amazon for more gift ideas and price comparisons. Cheers to many more years of happiness and success!
Seth is an English-major turned stand-up comedian. When he’s not touring comedy clubs, he loves putting his creativity to use writing puns and card greetings for all occasions (not just funny ones). Many of his punny works can be found in a card store near you.