Italian for Kids
How to Say "Happy birthday" in Italian
Celebrate friends and family from around the world by wishing them a happy birthday in their language.
In Italian (Italiano)
Buon compleanno
Pronounced: BWON kohm-pleh-AHN-noh
How to use this phrase
- Greet a friend: Try saying "Buon compleanno" the next time you meet someone who speaks Italian.
- Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Italian 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.
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