Birthday Wishes for Colleague : Colleagues are someone with whom we spend a lot of time together in our offices. Spending time with them on a busy day relieves us, gives us peace of mind. So we should appreciate them whenever we get a chance. Birthdays can be an amazing occasion to express our love and respect towards them. A little word of appreciation can make their day better. So you must choose your words wisely. If you find it difficult to wish your colleagues and co-workers, then don’t worry. We are presenting you with a collection of happy birthday wishes for your colleague.
• Birthday Wishes for Colleague
• Formal Birthday Wishes for Colleague
• Funny Birthday Messages for Colleagues
• Birthday Wishes for Female Colleague
• Birthday Messages for Co-worker
Birthday Wishes for Colleague
Happy birthday to an amazing friend and colleague! May God bless you with success and happiness!
Happy Birthday, mate! No matter what happens, always stay happy and kind like you are.
Happy birthday! You are not just a coworker to me. You are my friend too and I feel blessed to have you at my workplace. I wish every moment of your life bring you happiness and joy.
You are the reason why I never get tired of working. You always keep bringing those little moments of joy for us. Happy birthday dear!
A workspace becomes happier and comfortable with understanding and supportive colleagues, just like you! Happy Birthday.
Happy Birthday! Many happy returns of the day. Enjoy it to the fullest because today is your day.
My professional life would be a tragedy if you were not my colleague. I’m grateful to you for so many reasons. Happy birthday to the most amazing colleague in the world!
Today is the birthday of the funniest and most attractive colleagues of mine. I wish you all the happiness in life on this very special day. Happy birthday!
You’re more than just a co-worker. You’re my friend, my mentor, and my role model. Happy birthday to you! Have a great day!
Happy birthday, superwoman. You have no idea how you inspire me every day. You manage everything so perfectly. Glad to have such an amazing co-worker like you. Enjoy your birthday.
It’s an honor to be a part of the same workgroup that you’re also a part of. You make every day at the office seem like a family gathering. Happy birthday!
I keep reminding myself of how lucky I am every time I work with you. It’s a great pleasure and a great comfort to me. Happy birthday!
Your birthday is an opportunity for me to express my gratitude for all the things I’ve learned from you. I wish you a very happy birthday full of love and joy!
Wish you the best birthday ever. I hope this birthday brings happiness to your life.
Happy birthday to my favorite co-worker. It has been a great journey with you and there is a long way to go. May this birthday give you happiness and prosperity in your life.
Happy birthday to the most amazing and talented co-worker of mine. Thank you for being the most helpful.
May this day bring prosperity and happiness in your life. Happy birthday and thank you for being a good friend.
Happy birthday to my favorite colleague. Working with you was an amazing experience for me.
Happy birthday dear friend. Hope you have an amazing birthday. Wish you the best for your future.
Wishing my favorite colleague, a happy birthday. I want to thank you for helping me with my work.
Happy birthday to you. I hope this day comes with all the prosperity and happiness in your life. You are such a helpful senior colleague. Thanks for teaching me everything so beautifully.
Happy birthday to you. I hope you enjoy this day. Your dedication to your work inspires me every day. I truly appreciate and respect you. Best wishes to you and your family.
You’re the brightest and most colleagues I’ve ever worked with. Happy birthday to you on this special day! Make sure it’s the best birthday celebration ever!
You deserve all the promotions in the world. You’re the best at what you do. I respect you with all my heart. Happy birthday!
Formal Birthday Wishes for Colleague
From my first presentation to my recent achievement; your guidance has always given me confidence and courage! Have a beautiful birthday!
With a great personality and a brilliant mind, an awesome coworker like you is really hard to find. Happy Birthday.
Thank you so much for being there always, not just like the best colleague, but as a best friend. Happy Birthday!
Coming to work is easier and enjoyable as you are there as a coworker. You are the best colleague that I have ever experienced! Happy Birthday.
Happy birthday! I hope you will throw a birthday party just as big as your professional achievements this year. God bless you!
It’s a wonderful experience to be working with you at the same workplace. You are not only a good co-worker but also a great human being. Happy birthday!
You are a prime example of a dedication. You love your work like nobody else. May this is the reason why you are so successful. Happy birthday! I wish you all the best!
People like you do not have to run after success. Success follows you wherever you go & whatever you do. There’s just so much to learn from you. Happy birthday!
Not everyone is your competitor, some are your friends. You, my dear, is the later one. I am so happy that it is your birthday today. Happy birthday!
Management books can never teach you real teamwork. Only efficient colleagues like you can. Cheers to you on your birthday.
You’re a role model at work. Everybody thinks so. Whenever you do anything, you do your very best. It’s appreciated. Happy birthday!
Nice people like you are great to work with. Happy Birthday! Let’s celebrate the beginning of another wonderful year in your life!
Faith, union and patience are the secrets of progress. I wish you to remain firm on these golden principles throughout your life. Happy Birthday!
Your birthday is a promise that life has more to offer you, more plans to make, more goals to reach and more dreams to see come true. It’s a pleasure to wish you a happy birthday!
Funny Birthday Messages for Colleagues
I’m jealous of you because you have such an amicable co-worker like me. I know you feel lucky too. You can thank me later but first, let me make your birthday special this year. Happy birthday dear!
I wish your salary will keep rising like your age so you never have to worry about the wrinkles. But you still look much younger than your age. Happy birthday!
If you weren’t my co-worker, I would never know how great it feels to secretly make fun of the boss. You are just awesome. Happy birthday dear!
I have a truth to confess. You are so much boring in the workplace. Let this day be the only day in the entire year when you are not working like a robot. Happy birthday!
The recipe for a healthy work-life is incomplete without a secret ingredient which is caring colleagues like you. Happy birthday to the person who makes my recipe complete.
If you were expecting a big bonus and a promotion for your birthday, you’re going to be disappointed because all you’re getting is a big cake and this card.
Today is a special day at work. I think they started serving sushi in the lunchroom. Just kidding! I know it's your special day. Happy birthday!
The pillars of a happy office are not made from cement but from the enthusiasm of colleagues like you. Happy birthday to this pillar of ours.
Happy birthday! You deserve a carefree day. That's why I've decided to do your work today. Tomorrow, of course, we'll go back to usual — you know, you can do my work.
You’re one of the best colleagues I’ve ever worked with. You help me when I need help and cover for me when I go to the bathroom. Happy birthday!
If there was ever was a National Colleagues' Day, you would be its mascot. Happy birthday to the most perfect colleague ever.
Happy Birthday, mate. Stop coming to the office late. I am tired of giving excuses to the boss on behalf of you.
I hate the way you crack jokes at me & make me laugh so loud in front of everyone in the office. Jokes aside. Happy birthday and I love your jokes as much as I love you.
Happy birthday, dear. Thank you for showing me how to sleep at the office and work at home. Enjoy your day sleepyhead and I wish all the best for you.
Happy birthday. Let’s leave all behind and do awkward things that we always do on the way home from the office. It makes me happy that I found one crazy person in my office.
Birthday Wishes for Female Colleague
I feel lucky to have someone like you as my colleague. Your charming personality is like a fresh air flowing into our boring workplace. Happy birthday dear!
You are among the most respected & followed employees in our company. I am truly honored to be able to work with you side by side. I wish you an amazing birthday this year!
Because of you, my workplace feels like an enjoyable place. You have that rare quality to charm up a place that not many people have. Happy birthday to you!
You have every quality to be praised for. You are honest, dedicated, focused, friendly & hard-working. I am proud to be your co-worker. Happy birthday!
Having a lady colleague like you is amazing. With you, I can share my problems without any confusion. You are not only a good colleague but also the best mentor for anyone. Happy birthday to you!
When I will retire, I plan to write a book on my professional career. In the book, there will be an entire chapter named (name of the colleague) so you can realize how much influence you have on me as a colleague. Happy birthday!
The best part about having a female colleague who is more of a friend, is that I can be myself and never have to pretend. Happy birthday.
Sharing my workdays with you gives me all the strength and guidance I need to be not only a better worker but a better man too. Happy Birthday and may every wish of yours come true!
The office comes alive when you step in and with you in my team I know I will always win. Happy birthday to the best female colleague in the world!
Happy birthday to one of the most talented colleagues of mine. You are truly beautiful both inside and out. Your kindness amazes people. Hope you enjoy your birthday and best wishes to you.
Today is your day. So, don’t hesitate to enjoy every moment of it. Make this birthday unforgettable and make this day amazing just like you. It makes me happy and comfortable working with you.
Happy birthday to the strongest woman I have ever seen. You prove every day that girls can achieve anything if they truly want. Your words inspire a lot of girls. Blessed to have you in my office.
Birthday Messages for Co-Worker
You’re an excellent companion to work with and I wish you an extra special day. Happy birthday to a great coworker. Here’s to having the best birthday!
You do not always have such good co-workers, so I feel very fortunate to labor with you. Thanks for all the things you taught me, and on the day of your birthday I want to tell you to have a very happy birthday.
You’re a real professional and a great friend, too. You deserve to be happy on your special day. Happy birthday and hope all your wishes come true.
Every day, time just flies at work. That's because of you. You strike the perfect balance between professionalism and fun! Happy birthday to my favorite coworker.
In the corporate world where competition is cut-throat, helpful and supportive colleagues like you are more important than college degrees. Happy birthday to my man Friday.
The real meaning of teamwork is not in management textbooks but in the teachings of mentors and colleagues like you. Happy birthday and thanks for being my teacher.
Thank you for your leadership and advocacy in the workplace. We are thinking of you on this important day and wishing you very Happy birthday.
People like you are rare to come by, and I’m so glad that you’re in my life. I’d love to see you have a great birthday that is filled with happiness, joy, and love! Happy birthday to you!
Wishing someone on his/her birthday is a part of our life and wishing our workmate shows our gratitude toward them. It boosts up both the personal and professional relationships between you and your colleague, which has a great impact on your work too. So, if it's your colleague’s birthday, don’t miss the chance. Wish them by sending a happy birthday message. You can simply copy our message or rewrite them on your own. Never be too late to wish a colleague from your workplace. Your beautiful message can convey your love and respect for them. It can be a chance to improve a friendly relationship. So have a look and pick a message and send to your colleague.
Chances are you’re here because you want to wish a friend a happy birthday in Italian in a way that your message will be well received.
In Italy, we love to celebrate special occasions and anniversaries, so learning how to say happy birthday is essential if you want to have a great social life.compiere in Italian, and, of course, sing the Happy birthday song in Italian, a must for every party.
And, if that’s not enough, we’re also going to learn about some Italian birthday traditions and FAQs.
Let’s get started!
How to say "Happy Birthday!" in Italian
There are two main ways of wishing someone a happy birthday in Italian:
• Buon compleanno!
This literally translates as "good birthday" and it can be used on its own or in combination with:
• Tanti auguri!
which means many wishes. You could say, for example:
• Tanti auguri di buon compleanno!
Many wishes for a good birthday!
Of course, there are many variants of these phrases too. Let’s see some of them.
English
Italian
Italian pronunciation
Happy birthday!
Buon compleanno!
Boo-on com-pleh-ann-noh!
Happy birthday!
Tanti auguri!
Tahn-tee ah-oo-gooh-ree!
Belated happy birthday!
Auguri in ritardo!
Ah-oo-gooh-ree een ree-tar-doh
Thanks for being born!
Grazie di esistere!
Grah-tsee-eh dee eh-zee-steh-reh!
Happy birthday my love.
Buon compleanno, amore mio.
Boo-on com-pleh-ann-noh, ah-moh-reh mee-oh
Happy birthday, brother/sister/mom/dad.
Buon compleanno, fratello/sorella/mamma/papà.
Boo-on com-pleh-ann-noh, frah-tell-oh/soh-rell-ah/mahm-mah/pah-pàh
Happy birthday grandma/grandpa.
Buon compleanno, nonna/nonno.
Boo-on com-pleh-ann-noh, john-nah/nohn-noh
One hundred more of these days!
Cento di questi giorni!
Chen-toh dee kwess-tee jor-nee
Wishing you a very happy birthday!
Tanti auguri di buon compleanno!
Tahn-tee ah-oo-gooh-ree dee boo-on com-pleh-ann-noh
Happy birthday my friend.
Buon compleanno amico/a mio/a.
Boo-on com-pleh-ann-noh, ah-mee-koh/ah-mee-kah mee-oh/mee-ah
Best birthday wishes to you!
I migliori auguri di buon compleanno!
Ee mee-llyoh-ree ah-oo-goo-ree dee com-pleh-ann-noh
Happy birthday beautiful!
Buon compleanno, bello/a!
Boo-on com-pleh-ann-noh, bell-oh/bell-ah!
Happy 21st/ 30th/40th/50th etc. birthday
Buon 21esimo/30esimo compleanno
Boo-on vehn-too-neh-zee-moh com-pleh-ann-noh
Hope all your wishes come true!
Spero che tutti i tuoi desideri si avverino!
Speh-roh keh too-tee ee too-oh-ee deh-zee-deh-ree see ah-veh-ree-noh
I wish you a happy birthday!
Ti auguro un buon compleanno!
Tee ah-oo-goo-roh oon boo-on com-pleh-ann-noh
Happy birthday, have a good one!
Buon compleanno, divertiti!
Boo-on com-pleh-ann-noh, dee-verr-tee-tee
Auguri is translated as "wishes" and it can be used for other special occasions, too.
• Auguri di Buon Natale
Merry Christmas
• Auguri di Buon Anno
Happy New Year
• Auguri per la festa del papà
Happy Father's Day
"When is your birthday?" and the verb compiere in Italian
If you’re talking about birthdays, it’s good to know the verb compiere (com-pyeh-reh) in Italian, which means "to turn" (referred to years).
Here’s the conjugation of compiere:
• Io compio (com-pyoh)
• Tu compi (com-peeh)
• Lui/lei compie (com-pyeh)
• Noi compiamo (com-pyah-moh)
• Voi compiete (com-pyeh-te)
• Loro compiono (com-pyoh-noh)
When you ask someone when their birthday is in Italian, you need to use this verb:
• Quando compi gli anni?
(When is your birthday? - Lit. "When do you turn years?")
• Compio gli anni il 24 giugno.
(It is on the 24th of June. - Lit. "I turn years on the 24th of June.)
Here are some more useful expressions that you can learn to ask and talk about birthdays:
English
Italian
Italian pronunciation
When is your birthday?
Quand’è il tuo compleanno?
Kwan-dèh eel too-oh com-pleh-ann-noh
My birthday is…
Il mio compleanno è il …
Eel mee-oh com-pleh-ann-noh èh
How old do you turn?
Quanti anni compi?
Kwan-tee ahn-nee com-pee?
I turn…
Ne compio…
Neh com-pee-oh…
How old are you?
Quanti anni hai?
Kwan-tee ann-nee ah-ee?
I am…
Ho … anni.
Oh … ann-nee
What year were you born?
Di che anno sei?
Dee keh ann-noh seh-ee
I was born in…
Sono del…
Soh-noh dell…
You don’t show them!
Non li dimostri!
Non lee dee-most-ree
You carry them well!
Li porti bene!
Lee por-tee beh-neh
You look younger!
Sembri più giovane!
Sem-bree pee-ooh joh-vah-neh
What would you like for your birthday?
Cosa vuoi per il tuo compleanno?
Coh-sah voo-oh-ee per eel too-oh com-pleh-ann-noh
The birthday boy/girl
Il festeggiato / la festeggiata
Eel fess-teh-jah-toh
The present
Il regalo
Eel reh-gah-loh
The cake
La torta
Lah torr-tah
The candles
Le candeline
Leh can-deh-lee-neh
To blow the candles
Spegnere le candeline
Spe-nyeh-re leh can-deh-lee-neh
To make a wish
Esprimere un desiderio
Ess-pree-meh-reh oon deh-zee-deh-ree-oh
To make a toast
Fare un brindisi
Fah-reh oon breen-dee-zee
Birthday party
Festa di compleanno
Fess-tah dee com-pleh-ann-noh
Surprise party
Festa a sorpresa
Fess-tah ah sor-preh-zah
To celebrate a birthday
Festeggiare il compleanno
Fess-teh-jah-reh eel com-pleh-ann-noh
To wish a happy birthday
Fare gli auguri di compleanno
Fah-reh lly ah-oo-goo-ree dee com-pleh-ann-noh
To pull the ears
Tirare le orecchie*
Tee-rah-reh leh oh-rek-kyeh
*more on this in the "Italian birthday traditions" section
Happy birthday in Italian song with lyrics
What kind of birthday would it be if you don’t sing a birthday song for the festeggiato?
In Italian, the classic birthday song "happy birthday to you" uses the expression "tanti auguri a te", and not "buon compleanno"!
It goes like this:
Tanti auguri a te,
Tanti auguri a te,
Tanti auguri (name)
Tanti auguri a te!
Tanti Auguri
This isn’t a specific birthday song; in fact, it is often sung at graduations or other parties, but if you find yourself at a birthday party, it might well come up, and if you know it, sing along!
Happy birthday in Italian lyrics goes like this:
Perché è un bravo ragazzo, (For he’s a jolly good fellow x3)
Perché è un bravo ragazzo,
Perché è un bravo ragazzo….
Nessuno lo può negar! (Which nobody can deny!)
How to write a happy birthday card message in Italian
On a birthday card in Italian you can let your creativity loose. You can keep things simple and just say "auguri", or you can praise the person’s qualities and virtues before wishing them a good life with the super classic: cento di questi giorni. (A hundred of these days.)
If you want to wish someone something, you can use the expression ti auguro… which literally means "I wish for you…/ I hope"
• Ti auguro di raggiungere tutti i tuoi obiettivi!
I hope you can reach all your objectives!
• Ti auguro tanto amore e felicità!
I wish you a lot of love and happiness.
At the end of the card, you can repeat Buon compleanno! and send them a hug (un abbraccio), a kiss (un bacio) or love (con amore).
Italian birthday traditions
Here are some traditions of an Italian compleanno. Some might be common in other countries, but others are a bit more unique!
• Non fare gli auguri in anticipo
Don’t say happy birthday in advance! This might sound strange, but Italians find it is bad luck to tell someone happy birthday in advance. It is better to be late than early in this case!
• La torta di compleanno
Of course, there is no birthday without a cake! In Italy, it is usually the festeggiato/a who picks it or makes it
• Spegnere le candeline
When the cake is served, of course, all the lights will go off and the candles lit. The birthday boy or girl will have to blow them and…
• Esprimere un desiderio
At the moment you blow out the candles, remember to think about your birthday wish (but don’t say it out loud!)
• Tirare le orecchie
This is probably the weirdest Italian birthday tradition… We pull the festeggiato/a’s earlobes as many times as the age they’re turning, sometimes counting out loud, and with various degrees of pain, based on your relationship to the guest of honor!
• Offrire da bere / da mangiare
In many countries, you get treated to food and drinks on your birthday. In Italy, it is the opposite! If the birthday girl or boy invites guests out for drinks, she or he is expected to pay for everyone!
• Compiere 18 anni
Turning 18 is the biggest milestone in terms of Italian birthdays. When you’re a teenager, that’s a big deal. You will now be maggiorenne (of age) and therefore able to get your driving license, travel abroad without special arrangements and get drinks in bars and pubs!
Italian happy birthday: what you need to know
1. Should happy birthday be capitalized in Italian?
Il mio compleanno, che è il 25 gennaio, quest’anno cade di lunedì.
My birthday, which is on the 25th of January, this year falls on a Monday.
2. Should you text your ex happy birthday?
Well, in Italy it is actually quite common to stay friends with ex-partners, and even a simple tanti auguri can show you remember them kindly. I’d say, why not?!
3. Is it better to say "tanti auguri" or "buon compleanno?"
There is no difference really between the two expressions. If you’re not sure which one you want to use, just combine them, as we showed above: tanti auguri di buon compleanno!
Cento di questi giorni…
Now you'll be able to wish someone special a happy birthday in Italian, celebrate and sing with your friends, and enjoy some birthday cake.
Remember, practicing is key when learning Italian, so go out there and ask all the native speakers you know to tell you about their Italian birthdays, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes, sbagliando s’impara!
Auguri!