Birthday: meaning, definitions and examples
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birthday
[ ˈbɜːθ.deɪ ]
celebration
The anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically involving the giving of gifts, the sending of cards, and the enjoyment of a party or meal.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her birthday is next week.
- We are having a birthday party for him.
age
The day of a person's birth or the anniversary of that day.
Synonyms
date of birth, natal day
Examples of usage
- He never celebrates his birthday.
- On my birthday, I like to reflect on the past year.
cake
A cake made to celebrate someone's birthday, typically with candles on top representing the person's age.
Synonyms
cake, celebratory cake
Examples of usage
- She baked a birthday cake for her friend.
- The children blew out the candles on the birthday cake.
Translations
Translations of the word "birthday" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aniversário
🇮🇳 जन्मदिन
🇩🇪 Geburtstag
🇮🇩 ulang tahun
🇺🇦 день народження
🇵🇱 urodziny
🇯🇵 誕生日
🇫🇷 anniversaire
🇪🇸 cumpleaños
🇹🇷 doğum günü
🇰🇷 생일
🇸🇦 عيد ميلاد
🇨🇿 narozeniny
🇸🇰 narodeniny
🇨🇳 生日
🇸🇮 rojstni dan
🇮🇸 afmæli
🇰🇿 туған күн
🇬🇪 დაბადების დღე
🇦🇿 ad günü
🇲🇽 cumpleaños
Etymology
The word 'birthday' dates back to the late 14th century, derived from the Middle English 'birthe' meaning the act of giving birth. Over time, it evolved to refer to the anniversary of the day on which a person was born. The tradition of celebrating birthdays with cakes, candles, and gifts has been observed in various cultures for centuries, symbolizing the joy of another year of life.
See also: birth, birthplace, rebirth.