Cool MateMeaning of Birthday
In simple words: The day you were born, celebrated every year.
Birthday in a sentence
- I had a wonderful birthday party last weekend.
- We celebrate his birthday with a big cake every year.
- My birthday is in July, so I love summer celebrations.
- Every birthday makes me feel older and wiser.
How to use Birthday
Use 'birthday' to refer to the anniversary of someone’s birth. It’s neutral and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, like invitations or greetings. Avoid using it disrespectfully or in a context where someone’s birth is being made fun of.
Grammar pattern
birthday + of + person
Memory hint
Think of 'birth-day' as a special day marking your arrival into the world.
Related words
Collocations with Birthday
Synonyms for Birthday
- anniversary
- celebration
- birth anniversary
Opposites of Birthday
Common mistakes with Birthday
- Forgetting to use 'happy' before 'birthday' in greetings.
- Confusing 'birthday' with 'anniversary' — they are not the same.
- Using 'birth day' as two separate words.
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Birthday in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عيد الميلاد
اليوم الذي ولدت فيه، نحتفل به كل عام.
- Bengaliবাংলা
জন্মদিন
যে দিনে তুমি জন্মেছিলে, প্রতি বছর সেই দিনটি উদযাপন করা হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Geburtstag
Der Tag, an dem du geboren wurdest und der jedes Jahr gefeiert wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Cumpleaños
El día en que naciste, celebrado cada año.
- Persianفارسی
تولد
روزی که به دنیا آمدی و هر سال جشن گرفته میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
Anniversaire
Le jour de ta naissance, fêté chaque année.
- Hindiहिन्दी
जन्मदिन
जिस दिन आपका जन्म हुआ था, हर साल मनाया जाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Compleanno
Il giorno in cui sei nato, festeggiato ogni anno.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Aniversário
O dia em que você nasceu, comemorado todo ano.
- RussianРусский
День рождения
День, когда ты родился, отмечается каждый год.
- Urduاردو
سالگرہ
جس دن آپ پیدا ہوئے تھے، ہر سال منایا جاتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
生日
您出生的那一天，每年庆祝一次。
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Frequently asked questions about Birthday
What does Birthday mean?
The day you were born, celebrated every year.
What is the definition of Birthday?
the day in each year which is the same date as the one on which you were born
How do you use Birthday in a sentence?
I had a wonderful birthday party last weekend.
Can you give another example of Birthday?
We celebrate his birthday with a big cake every year.
What are synonyms for Birthday?
Common alternatives include anniversary, celebration, birth anniversary.
What is the opposite of Birthday?
Opposite meanings include funeral.
What words go with Birthday?
It commonly pairs with last, next, have, spend, celebrate, gift, present, card, for your birthday, on your birthday, happy birthday!, wish somebody a happy birthday.
What are common mistakes when using Birthday?
Forgetting to use 'happy' before 'birthday' in greetings. Confusing 'birthday' with 'anniversary' — they are not the same. Using 'birth day' as two separate words.
How do you pronounce Birthday?
US: /["/ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbɜːθdeɪ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Birthday?
Use 'birthday' to refer to the anniversary of someone’s birth. It’s neutral and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, like invitations or greetings. Avoid using it disrespectfully or in a context where someone’s birth is being made fun of.
What CEFR level is Birthday?
"Birthday" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.