6 ways to wish Latvians a happy birthday

Happy birthday in Latvian 

Happy birthday in Latvian is: Daudz laimes dzimšanas dienā!! This term is used the most 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 Latvians “Happy Birthday”

In the list below you will find different ways of congratulating a Latvian. 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.

• Daudz laimes dzimšanas dienā! – Happy Birthday / Happy Birthday
• Apsveicam dzimšanas dienā un visu to labāko! – Happy birthday and all the best
• Apsveicu! – Congratulations / My congratulations
• Visu to labāko! – All the best
• Es vēlu Tev laimīgu dzimšanas dienu! – I wish you a happy birthday
• Daudz laimes! – Good luck

The best thing to do is to apply your knowledge right away and surprise a Latvian friend, acquaintance or relative with a “Happy Birthday” in Latvian. Latvians are extremely proud of their language and appreciate birthday wishes in their native language. But don’t be surprised if you get a response of “Paldies!” or “Liels paldies!” – this means something like “(Thank you very much”). And don’t forget: Variety makes life nicer – so you have several ways to congratulate a Latvian.

Birthday gifts for Latvians

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, Latvians also enjoy local and regional products from their country, as well as technical items. Of course you can mix Latvian or Baltic products with your own regional products and have a perfect and delicious gift.

More resources in Latvian

Are you looking for more Latvian phrases and lessons? Then you will find many more topics and other languages ​​on the overview page. In addition, there is an overview page with birthday wishes in all different languages.