6 ways to wish Indonesians a happy birthday

Happy birthday in Indonesian 

Happy birthday in Indonesian is: Selamat ulang tahun! This term is used most often because it is the standard phrase and can always be used. In social networks, but also in personal conversations, you will find other expressions much more frequently. These are shorter and more concise.

6 Ways to Wish Indonesians “Happy Birthday”

In the list below you will find different ways of congratulating an Indonesian. Some of these are short forms specifically for social media or informal conversations. Others, on the other hand, have a more general meaning and can of course be used in many different ways.

• Selamat ulang tahun! – Happy Birthday / Happy Birthday
• Selamat atas hari ulang tahunmu dan semua yang terbaik! – Happy birthday and all the best
• Selamat! – Congratulations / My congratulations
• Semua yang terbaik! – All the best
• Saya mengucapkan selamat ulang tahun! – Happy Birthday to you
• Banyak keberuntungan! – Good luck

It’s best if you apply your knowledge right away and surprise an Indonesian friend, acquaintance or relative with a “Happy Birthday” in Indonesian. But don’t be surprised if you get a “Terima kasih!” or “Terima kasih banyak!” back, which means something like “(Thank you very much”). And don’t forget: Variety makes life nicer – so you have several ways to congratulate an Indonesian.

Birthday gifts for Indonesians

It is often very difficult to choose the right gift – even more so if you are of a different nationality. Of course you can’t go wrong with vouchers, gifts of money, fragrances, technology and games – but these are just standard gifts. However, Indonesians also enjoy local and regional products from their country, as well as technical items. Of course you can mix Indonesian products with your own regional products and have a perfect and delicious gift. Note that not all goods may be imported or exported to the EU or India.

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