Singing Happy Birthday In Austrian: A Step-By-Step Guide

If you're looking to sing 'Happy Birthday' in Austrian, you're in luck! It's the same as singing it in German, as Austrian is a form of German with a few differences. The most common way to say 'Happy Birthday' in Austrian is Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, which is also the most formal and frequently used phrase in German-speaking countries. However, if you're looking for something more casual, you could say Ois Guade zum Geburtstog, Gschissana or Oida wos! Sicha net!.

How to sing 'Happy Birthday' in Austrian German

How to sing Happy Birthday in Austrian German

Singing "Happy Birthday" in Austrian German is not difficult at all. The song is sung to the same tune as the English version, and you only need to learn two lines, which are repeated. Here are the lyrics:

> Zum Geburtstag viel Glück,

> Happy Birthday to You,

> Zum Geburtstag liebe/r [Name]

> Happy Birthday dear [Name]

However, it is worth noting that the English version of the song is often sung at German parties, even when everyone present speaks German.

If you want to wish someone a happy birthday in Austrian German, you could also say "Alles Gute zum Geburtstag," which means "all the best for your birthday."

The traditional 'Happy Birthday' song in Austrian German

The traditional way to say 'Happy Birthday' in Austrian German is "Alles Gute zum Geburtstag". This phrase is the most formal and frequently used in the German-speaking world. It roughly translates to "all the best for your birthday".

However, there are several other ways to wish someone a happy birthday in Austrian German. Some of these include:

• "Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag" which roughly translates to "heartfelt congratulations for your birthday" or "many happy returns".
• "Alles Gute" which means "all the best".
• "Meine Glückwünsche" which means "my congratulations".
• "Viel Glück" which means "good luck".

In addition to these phrases, there are also several songs that are commonly sung to celebrate someone's birthday in German-speaking countries. One song uses the same tune as the English "Happy Birthday" song and goes as follows:

> Zum Geburtstag viel Glück,

> Zum Geburtstag viel Glück,

> Zum Geburtstag alles Gute,

> Zum Geburtstag viel Glück.

Another popular song, especially at children's birthday parties, is "Wie schön, dass du geboren bist" ("It's great that you were born") by Rolf Zuckowski. Here are the lyrics:

> Wie schön, dass du geboren bist,

> wir hätten dich sonst sehr vermisst,

> wie schön, dass wir beisammen sind,

> wir gratulieren dir, Geburtstagskind.

It's worth noting that the English version of "Happy Birthday to You" is also commonly heard at birthday parties in German-speaking countries.

'Wie schön, dass du geboren bist' lyrics

"Wie schön, dass du geboren bist" is a popular song in German-speaking countries, used to celebrate someone's birthday. The song was written in 1981 by the Hamburg-born musician and producer, Rolf Zuckowski, and has since become a standard in German childcare facilities, schools, and birthday parties.

> Today it can rain, storm or snow, because you yourself are beaming like sunshine. Today is your birthday, that's why we're celebrating. All your friends are happy for you.

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> Refrain: How nice that you were born, we would have really missed you otherwise. How nice that we're all together; we congratulate you, birthday child!

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> Our good wishes have their purpose: Please stay long, happy and healthy. Seeing you so happy is what we like. There are tears enough in this world.

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> Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, that doesn't really matter, but your birthday comes only once a year. So let us celebrate, until we're exhausted. Today there's dancing, singing and laughter.

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> Another year older, don't take it so hard, because when it comes to ageing you can't change anything anymore. Count your years and always remember: They are a treasure that no one can take from you.

The refrain is repeated between each verse and again at the end.

In Austria, the national language is Austrian German, and so the above song would be a good choice to sing "Happy Birthday" in Austrian. Another option is to simply say "Alles Gute zum Geburtstag", which is the closest translation to "Happy Birthday" in German.

'Hoch soll sie/er leben!' lyrics

"Hoch soll sie/er leben!" is a traditional German birthday song, often sung in kindergartens and schools, as well as in family and professional environments. The song is typically performed for the birthday boy or girl, who is lifted into the air three times to match the song's lyrics.

The song's lyrics are as follows:

> Hoch soll sie leben,

> Hoch soll sie leben,

> Sie lebe dreimal hoch!

Or, in the alternative:

> Hoch soll er leben,

> Er lebe dreimal hoch!

The song "Hoch sollst du leben" is a separate German song, released in 2020, with a duration of 2 minutes and 27 seconds.

Other ways to say 'Happy Birthday' in Austrian German

• "Alles Gute zum Geburtstag!" – This is the closest translation to "happy birthday" in Austrian German. It means "all the best for your birthday".
• "Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!" – This is another common way to say happy birthday, meaning "heartfelt congratulations for your birthday".
• "Alles Liebe zum Geburtstag!" – This is a more affectionate way to say happy birthday, meaning "much love on your birthday".
• "Hab einen schönen Geburtstag!" – This simply means "have a nice birthday".
• "Alles das Beste zum Geburtstag!" – This is another way to wish someone a wonderful birthday, meaning "all the best on your birthday".
• "Viel Glück zum Geburtstag!" – This phrase wishes someone good luck on their birthday.

In German-speaking countries, the English version of the "Happy Birthday" song is the most common, but there is also a longer, more touching song that celebrates the person's life. The song is called "Wie schön, dass du geboren bist" ("How nice that you were born") and was written by Rolf Zuckowski in 1981.

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