birthday
word
/ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/
BURTH-day
/bˈɜːθdeɪ/
BURTH-day
Definition
The day each year that marks the anniversary of a person's birth.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as a noun: 'birthday party', 'birthday gift'. Common phrases: 'Happy birthday!' and 'birthday cake'. Never used for things or animals unless seen as family. Not used for general anniversaries.
Spanish: cumpleañosPortuguese (BR): aniversárioPortuguese (PT): aniversárioChinese (Simplified): 生日Chinese (Traditional): 生日Hindi: जन्मदिनArabic: عيد ميلادBengali: জন্মদিনRussian: день рожденияJapanese: 誕生日Vietnamese: sinh nhậtKorean: 생일Turkish: doğum günüUrdu: سالگرہIndonesian: ulang tahun
Example Sentences
Today is my birthday.
basic
We bought a cake for her birthday.
basic
Happy birthday!
basic
We're throwing a surprise birthday party for Sam next week.
natural
She got a beautiful watch as a birthday present.
natural
I always forget people’s birthdays unless Facebook reminds me.
natural