Russian · Greetings & Phrases

День рождения

den rozhdeniya

Birthday

Beginnerphrase

Definition

The anniversary of the day on which a person was born.

Example

С днём рождения!

Happy birthday!

Etymology

The phrase 'день рождения' (den' rozhdeniya) translates literally to 'day of birth,' combining the noun 'день' (day) and the term 'рождение' (birth), which has Old Russian roots.

How & Where It’s Used

'День рождения' is prevalent in both spoken and written forms, primarily in social contexts involving celebrations and gatherings.

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