Swedish · Daily Life
Birthday
The anniversary of the day you were born.
Grattis på födelsedagen!
Happy birthday!
'Födelsedag' is a compound word from 'förelse', meaning birth, and 'dag', meaning day. It reflects the linguistic practice of forming terms to describe significant life events.
'Födelsedag' is commonly used in informal contexts, especially in celebrations and greetings, recognized throughout Sweden without notable regional differences.