German for Kids
How to Say "Happy birthday" in German
Celebrate friends and family from around the world by wishing them a happy birthday in their language.
In German (Deutsch)
Alles Gute zum Geburtstag
Pronounced: AH-lus GOO-teh tsoom geh-BOORTS-tahg
How to use this phrase
- Greet a friend: Try saying "Alles Gute zum Geburtstag" the next time you meet someone who speaks German.
- Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a German cartoon together.
- Be respectful: Speaking even a few words in someone's language shows you care about their culture.
- Have fun: Don't worry about being perfect — every native speaker started where you are now.
Want to learn 50+ more German phrases?
Join 12,000+ families exploring German with MaiMai — free games, songs, and downloadable activities for kids ages 3 to 18.