Herzliche glückwünsche

Doing so will improve your speaking skills over time. For business, end letters with “Mit freundlichen Grüßen,” meaning “Sincerely yours.” For friends, use “Herzlichst” (Cordially) or “Alles Liebe” (Lots of love) to show warmth.

Knowing how greetings change from place to place in Germany is helpful.

Happy Birthday!
Pronunciation: END-likh ine YAHR NAY-her AHN dare REN-teh! Phrases like “Zum Erfolg!” or “Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Berufsabschluss!” mean a lot and help build a strong team.

The Goethe-Institut San Francisco, around for 50 years, is great at celebrating achievements.

This care makes sure your messages are taken the right way and fit the culture.

Sticking with these tips will make your German better and more confident. You’re building relationships in Germany. (borrowed English term)
English: Happy Birthday!
Pronunciation: HEH-pee BIRTH-day

Happy Birthday in German for Mother/Father

1. German: Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, Mama!

   It’s a way to mark each year they grow.

   No matter which words you pick, heartfelt German birthday wishes are special. Don’t worry – you just look a little older.
   Pronunciation: AH-les GOO-teh! Geburtstag! Also, learning German phrases for special moments, like saying congrats for a pregnancy, is key to get your feelings across properly.

   It helps a lot to use new German phrases when you chat.

   Adults bring treats for workmates and pay for their own party, which includes food and drinks. Sherry Nyeo and Charles Roques-Carmes got Second Prizes. These phrases share happiness and honor important life moments.

   Different settings call for different types of congratulations. This improves the friendships you have in Germany.

   Common Phrases for Congratulations in German

   Learning how to say congrats in German is key.

   But older folks might enjoy a longer, more traditional note. Mastering these phrases boosts your ability to spread happiness in German. The main phrase to know is “Herzlichen Glückwunsch!” This means “Heartfelt congratulations!” It works for all sorts of happy events.

   “Alles Gute!” is another way to say “All the best!” People use it with “Herzlichen Glückwunsch!” to be extra nice.

   You’ll not only communicate better but also enjoy richer experiences in German communities. “Herzlichen Glücknk zum Abschluss!” is often used to celebrate such an important step. Knowing how to do this right in Germany is very important. Willkommen im Erwachsenenleben!
   English: Happy 16th birthday! They are key to good business manners in Germany.

   Celebrating Major Life Events

   When marking important events, using German phrases makes it personal and respectful.

   Du bist eine Inspiration!
   English: Happy 80th birthday! Cheers to freedom!
   Pronunciation: AH-les GOO-teh tsum ein-ooon-tsvahn-tsikh-sten geh-BOOR-tsahk!