der Geburtstag
birthday (masculine: der)
How do you say “birthday (masculine: der)” in German? It’s der Geburtstag. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
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Pluraldie Geburtstage
Pronunciationdehr ge-BOORTS-tahk
Example
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!
Happy birthday!
Memory tip
Geburt (birth) + Tag (day) = birthday.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Geburtstag» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Geburtstag» is der.
What is the plural of «Geburtstag»?
The plural is die Geburtstage.
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