isiZulu phrases

How to say happy birthday in isiZulu

Happy birthday in isiZulu is “Usuku lokuzalwa oluhle!”. There are 5 ways to say it below, with when to use each.

Usuku lokuzalwa oluhle!

Every way to say happy birthday in isiZulu

Usuku lokuzalwa oluhle!

Happy birthday!

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Usuku lokuzalwa oluhle!

Happy birthday!

Source: common usage, needs native check

Usuku lokuzalwa oluhle, mngane wami! Jabulela usuku lwakho.

Happy birthday, my friend! Enjoy your day.

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Usuku lokuzalwa oluhle! Ube nosuku oluhle nonyaka ogcwele impumelelo.

Happy birthday! Have a lovely day and a year full of success.

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Usuku lokuzalwa oluhle, mntanami! Siyakuthanda kakhulu futhi siyaziqhenya ngawe.

Happy birthday, my child! We love you so much and we are proud of you.

Source: common usage, needs native check

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How do you say happy birthday in isiZulu?

“Usuku lokuzalwa oluhle!” Other ways: “Usuku lokuzalwa oluhle!” (Happy birthday!); “Usuku lokuzalwa oluhle, mngane wami! Jabulela usuku lwakho.” (Happy birthday, my friend! Enjoy your day.); “Usuku lokuzalwa oluhle! Ube nosuku oluhle nonyaka ogcwele impumelelo.” (Happy birthday! Have a lovely day and a year full of success.).

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