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How to reply to “Happy birthday” in English
Birthday wishes can be acknowledged directly or with a comment about remembering and celebrating.
Birthday wish ke liye thank you kahein. Message ya yaad rakhne ke liye bhi shukriya keh sakte hain.
Choose a reply that fits
Reply 1
Thank you for the wishes.
शुभकामनाओं के लिए धन्यवाद।
shubhkaamnaon ke liye dhanyavaad.
A clear thanks for the wishes.
Reply 2
Thanks for remembering.
याद रखने के लिए धन्यवाद।
yaad rakhne ke liye dhanyavaad.
Use when the person remembered your birthday.
Reply 3
That's very sweet of you.
आपने बहुत प्यार से याद किया।
aapne bahut pyaar se yaad kiya.
A warm response to a thoughtful message.
Reply 4
I'm looking forward to celebrating.
जश्न मनाने का बेसब्री से इंतज़ार है।
jashn manaane ka besabri se intezaar hai.
Share anticipation of a celebration if you want to.
What to watch for
Listen to the whole message before choosing a reply. A clear thanks for the wishes. A warm response to a thoughtful message.
See it in a short conversation
A birthday greeting
Partner
Happy birthday!
Show Hindi meaning
जन्मदिन मुबारक हो!
janmadin mubaarak ho!
You
Thank you for the wishes.
Show Hindi meaning
शुभकामनाओं के लिए धन्यवाद।
shubhkaamnaon ke liye dhanyavaad.
A thoughtful birthday message
Partner
I hope you have a wonderful birthday.
Show Hindi meaning
उम्मीद है आपका जन्मदिन बहुत अच्छा बीतेगा।
ummeed hai aapka janmadin bahut achchha beetega.
You
Thanks for remembering.
Show Hindi meaning
याद रखने के लिए धन्यवाद।
yaad rakhne ke liye dhanyavaad.
Your turn
Respond warmly to a thoughtful birthday message.
Reveal sample reply
That's very sweet of you.
आपने बहुत प्यार से याद किया।
aapne bahut pyaar se yaad kiya.
