Birthday Wishes for Dad : Dads are the most important people in our life. So, when it comes to dad’s birthday, you know it’s very important for you to wish him a happy birthday. But just saying happy birthday is not what you want. You want to wish him in such a way and with such words that instantly melt his heart, make him feel the warmth of your relationship with him. You can say a lot of things to your dad on his birthday, but when you know just the right kind of words, your birthday wishes for dad becomes a priceless gift to him. These are some heart-melting birthday wishes and messages for you that you can send them as text messages or use them on birthday cards for your dad!
Happy Birthday Wishes for Dad
May God fill your life with a brighter smile and more joy than ever. Happy birthday dad.
Happy birthday papa. Many happy returns of the day. I love you more than I can ever tell.
Thank you for always encouraging me, father. Cherish every day with every blessing life has offered you. Happy birthday.
May the coming years of your life be filled with unlimited happiness and joys. Happy birthday to the most amazing dad ever!
You always make me feel safe and secure with your unconditional love. I want more years to spend with you. Happy birthday dad!
You make me feel grateful not only because you are an awesome dad but also because you are a perfect human being. It’s a blessing to be a part of you. Happy birthday father!
Thank you for being the superman in my life. You always made me feel special with your love and care. Happy birthday to dad!
Dear dad, on your birthday, I want you to know that you are truly an inspiration, a friend and a teacher to all of us, Happy Birthday!
I feel truly lucky to have such a loving, caring, and encouraging father. Wishing you an entirely peaceful day, full of pleasant and joyful moments!
While everyone was busy looking for a best friend in high school and later on, I knew I have you; thanks for making me feel like that! Happy birthday father!
Wishing to the Almighty for your better health and great days in the future. May you always be happy because you deserve it. Many happy returns of the day, dad.
Happy birthday dad! I wish nothing but absolute best for you as this is what you truly deserve! Proud to call myself your son!
You have been there for me since the day I was born; I want you to be there for me till my last breath! I love you, daddy, thanks for always believing in me.
Thanks for making all the sacrifices silently and working hard all day and night just to get us a better life, you are one of the most important persons in my life! I love you, happy birthday dad!
I know I have never been the perfect kid for you, but you should know that you have always been the perfect dad for me! I could not have asked for anyone else as my dad, happy birthday!
Thank you for always showering us with your kindness and fatherly love. Thank you for making our life beautiful with your existence. Happy birthday dear father.
I am lucky to call you my father. You are the best father anyone can ask for. May you shine bright than the diamond. I love you so much, dad.
I hope you continue to guide me in the upcoming years just like the past ones. Happy birthday to the best dad ever.
Happy birthday to my sweet dad. You have always given so much to others and we are so grateful for that. I hope you spend your day with your sheer enjoyment.
You have always been the most supportive and friendly dad in the world. Happy birthday to you. You are truly one of a kind!
Birthday Messages for Dad
There can be no better occasion than this to let you know how grateful I am to you for always showing me the right way in life. Happy birthday dad!
Happy birthday to the most caring and supportive father out there, I know you are always here for me just like how I’m here for you!
You are the source of my courage and encouragement. I don’t ever feel hopeless in life because I know you are always there to hold me up. Happy birthday!
You have given me life, love, and laughter. What else I can wish for. Happy birthday to the most lovable dad in the world!
You mean everything to me. Without you, I could never be the person I am today. Thank you, dad! Happy birthday!
You are my true hero! You have always inspired me and will always continue to do so. Thanks for being my friend rather than just being my dad! Happy birthday!
I knew that you were my secret Santa every time but I kept on pretending that I didn’t know who it was to keep all my wishes coming true! Happy birthday dear father!
Happiest birthday to the most handsome and kindhearted man that I have ever known! I always wanted to grow up to be somebody like you. You made me believe that this world is beautiful!
Happy birthday, father! I hope and wish every day to become half as amazing dad as you are! Thanks for believing in me and being there for me! Hope you have a great day!
I don’t need Aladdin’s genie to fulfill my wishes in life, because I have my dad. Happy birthday, papa. I’m proud to be your son.
Birthday Wishes for Dad from Daughter
Thank you for being such an amazing and supportive friend. I feel lucky to have you as my dad. Happy returns of the day, daddy.
May you witness the unlimited amount of joy in the future years and expand through great possibilities. I love you so much, happy birthday.
You have always made me feel loved and cared for. I hope I make you feel the same. Happy birthday, daddy dearest.
Thanking you for staying by my side since day 1. May your life gets showered with comfort and joy. I love you, daddy. Happy birthday!
You are my real hero who has never stopped inspiring me to be a better human being. Thank you, my superman, I love you always and forever.
Birthday Wishes for Dad from Son
Thank you for being my first best friend. I cannot imagine to even survive my days without you. Happy birthday, my superhero.
I wish to spend more time with you, pops. Keep your smile on and enjoy the day to the fullest. Happiest birthday to you.
Thank you for always having my back even when I couldn’t keep my faith in myself. You are the best dad I could have asked for. Happy returns of the day.
I am amazed at how great you handle things like a professional. Thanks for always being in charge. May God bless you.
Thank you for being my father, my friend, and my teacher. I look up to you more than I love you. Respect for my pops on his day.
You are an inspiration, you make days brighter and night warmer. Thank you for always staying by my side. I love you so much.
Funny Birthday Wishes for Dad
To me, you are a superhero who can do the impossible but just can’t figure out who stole the money from his wallet. You are just too cute! Happy birthday, father!
Dear dad, mom would be so angry if I told her half of my friends have a crush on you. You look so young and handsome even at this age. Happy birthday!
I wanted to send you a funny birthday message to make you laugh, but then I realized you are already too happy to have a son like me. Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday Dad! You surely gave us some amazing genes but not the ones that allow you to age backward. We are disappointed!
Ageing backward should be considered as a crime. Don’t worry no one is going to find out about this crime of yours as long as I have access to your wallet. Happy birthday!
Happy birthday to the adorable dad who will loosen his pockets and tighten his hugs for me just with a small tug.
Thanks for fulfilling all my wishes, my Genie! Happy birthday! Ps: Why does it feel like you’re out of shape nowadays? Mr. Genie buckle up your game, dropping a couple of pounds ain’t gonna be easy at this age!
Here are too many more bad jokes and not so funny memes I love you, my man! Happy birthday, dad!
Happy birthday dad! And no! I am not the only one responsible for all your grey hair, just admit it already that you are getting old! I love you anyway, dad!
Hey dad, many happy returns of the day. Let us party till your bedtime to the fullest! May we rock the floor groovier than last year.
I am impressed that even though the number of candles on your cake increased, your sense of humor didn’t lose its touch. Happy birthday.
40th Birthday Wishes
Congratulation on turning 40, dad. May you always keep your humor on. I love you so much. Happiest birthday, ever.
40 is just a number, you are still 25 I guess. Happiest birthday to you, daddy dearest. I love you t moon and back.
I love you so much, dad. 40 down another 60 to go? May you live your life with your terms and achieve beautiful moments. Happy birthday.
On your 40th birthday, I want to say that I am honored to be your child. You make me proud of you every single day. Happiest birthday, daddy.
Happy 40th birthday, Mr. handsome. May God bless you will another 60 years so that you can have a century in the run!
Thank you for all the grateful memories that you have given us with your beautiful company. We will always cherish them. Happy 40th.
50th Birthday Wishes for Dad
Congratulations to the wisest person in the family for turning 50 today. Fifty cheers for fifty years. Happy birthday!
Growing old was mandatory for you but growing wise was a choice. And you did it like a champ. Happy birthday dad for turning 50 today!
You are not only getting older but also getting better, funnier and friendlier. I am so thankful to God for having such a great dad like you!
In your first 50 years on earth, you did everything perfectly. Now, its time to enjoy the fruits of your good deeds in the next 50 years. Happy birthday dad!
Happy 50th birthday, pops! How much are you looking forward to another 50 to touch a new milestone? I’m pretty excited! I love you!
Happy birthday old man! Thanks for being my personal superman; who wore no cape but saved me from my hard days anyways! I love you back to Krypton! Xx
60th Birthday Wishes for Dad
Dear Dad, its time to stop for a moment and reflect on the wonderful 60 years that you have lived on this earth. You truly are an inspiration for all of us. Happy birthday!
We are grateful for all the wonderful memories that you shared with us. Happy 60th birthday. You are never getting old in this life.
The wrinkles on your face tell a lot more than your age. They tell the story of a man who did everything to keep his family happy. Happy 60th birthday!
You are the kindest, most sensible dad in the world. You have solutions to all our problems. Thank you, Dad, for being so kind and supportive. Happy 60th birthday!
Happy 60th birthday, dad! I cannot imagine my life without you, 60 down but who cares? Still, 60 more to go! I love you so much.
On your 60th birthday, I hope you are having a great time with your grandchildren. May your life be filled with more of children’s games and less of paper works! Happy birthday to my handsome dad!
70th Birthday Wishes
Your fatherly love and care made our life beautiful and kept us out of trouble. You occupy the most important place in our hearts. Happy 70th birthday!
Because God loves us so much, he blessed you with good health and youthfulness in abundance. Even at this age, you look perfectly well and totally in charge of the family. Happy 70th birthday!
May your life be blessed beyond your wildest imagination. Wishing you a cheerful 70th birthday dear dad. We all love you so much!
70 ain’t no easy number, happy 70th birthday you big boy! You are the finest, loveliest, and tenderest soul in my world. I love you!
How does it feel to be 70 years old? I guess pretty hard! Age is a number, and I know how much love to have fun! Kudos to that! Happy birthday, dad!
Birthday Prayer Messages for Dad
God blessed us with your presence in life. May he bring peace in your mind and make you glorious above all. Happy birthday!
May your life be showered with comfort and merriment's by the grace of God for you dedicated your entire life to raising me as a god loving person. Happy birthday!
My prayers on this day is that God gives me many more years to spend with you, to learn from you and to become a religious person like you. Happy birthday!
May God give you the highest reward in life for devoting your entire life to serve the purpose of God. You are truly the most wonderful dad in the world. Happy birthday!
Almighty blessed my life when he chose you to be my father; may he bless you enough to outlive a good and healthy life! Happy birthday, dad.
Praying to god for you, for your betterment and better health! Happy birthday, dad! Thanks for being my no. 1 MVP! I love you so much.
Happy Birthday Dad
Daddy, your unconditional love has helped me to feel safe, warm, and secure. Thank you for everything, Happy Birthday!
I am lucky that I love my father with all of my heart. I am really lucky to have a father that loves me with all of his heart. Happy Birthday.
Dad, you're the greatest. It's not just because you're there for me through good times and bad. It's also because you make the bad times good with your amazing love and support. Happy birthday!
Daddy, you've given me so many invaluable things in life and I will always be grateful for them. May your special day bring you plenty of wonderful surprises!
I am lucky that I was given the best father in the world, a father who truly loves me with all of his heart. Happy Birthday, dad!
Dad, you're one in a million. No, one in a billion. Actually, one in a trillion. In other words, you're one of a kind. The best, most loving kind. Happy birthday!
Dear dad, thank you for sharing with me your vast wisdom, thank you for believing in me and being always there, when I need it most. I wish you a joyous day and a wonderful year ahead!
Happy Birthday to the most wonderful Dad, who is hotter than the lighted candles shining bright on his cake. I love you Daddy!
Owing to your care and inspiration I learned to love life and truly believe in myself. You are my teacher and my guide. Stay awesome, dad, happy birthday!
Dad, happy birthday! You've always been an amazing father. Now, I'm glad to say, you're an even more amazing friend.
I‘m so proud to have such a great father like you and I will always cherish all the priceless lessons that you have given me! Have a wonderful birthday, dad!
When I grow up, I want to be just like you. So you had better watch out what you do and say. Happy Birthday.
Dear dad, thank you for showing me how great the world is. I may need quite a lot of tips from you as I go on and face the challenges in life, so thank you in advance. Happy Birthday!
The most heartfelt birthday greetings to one of a kind father! You've always been my compass, showing me the right way in life. Hope your special day is full of joy!
Happy birthday to my beloved dad! You've taught me to be strong and never give up, to see the beauty in the most unexpected things, to love life! May your special day bring you lots of joyful moments to cherish!
To say I'm thankful for having a father like you is an understatement. I'm overjoyed, lucky, blessed. Happy birthday!
Dear dad, thank you for always being there for us without getting in the way of the decisions we make in life. May you have many more birthdays to come, happy birthday daddy!
Dads are the most valuable persons in our life. We never want to miss an opportunity to show our love and respect for them. Dad’s Birthday is a perfect occasion to let him know how important he is to us and how grateful we are to have him as our dad. Dads should never feel being left out; they deserve all your love and adoration! Even before you came to this earth, your dad was busy making all sorts of sacrifices to make sure you get a better life! So, never forget to make your dad realize how much you love him in spite of how old you are and how old he might be! Wish your dad with some alluring wishes and let him feel the warmth of your love and respect. Say, thank you, and wish him a happy birthday; and let him know how much he matters to you! The birthday wishes and messages we have listed here are crafted with some of the most enchanting words that never fail to express our deep love and compassion towards dads. Let your dad feel the warmth of your love for him with these fascinating birthday wishes and messages for dad on his birthday!
You do say happy birthday in Italian with more than just one expression. Even if today’s not my birthday, I’m Italian. And Italian people really do love celebrating anniversaries and special occasions, so that’s why you could find it useful to know the different ways to make your best wishes for someone’s birthday.
How Do You Say Happy Birthday In Italian?
Buon compleanno is the one expression you can use to wish your Italian friend, partner or relatives a literal happy birthday. It’s considered the official way, although you will also hear Tanti auguri as another popular greeting. Tantissimi auguri is the superlative form, while just Auguri is more of a fast one used on various occasions besides birthdays. If you really want to sound like a local, longer phrases such as Ti auguro un felice compleanno! or Cento di questi giorni! are the perfect way to show off a little bit to impress your friends!
So, let’s dive in and see how you can wish a happy birthday in Italian.
8 Common Ways To Wish Happy Birthday In Italian
Here’s a list of all the ways of saying happy birthday in Italian.
Let’s find out together each of them in detail:
1. Buon Compleanno
Literally meaning "good birthday", it’s the most direct way to express your best wishes. No matter how the occasion is celebrated, Italians mainly wish a happy birthday using buon compleanno!
If you learn this expression, you will surely know an excellent way to impress your Italian friends.
Example:
Buon compleanno, Emma! Hai ricevuto il mio regalo?
Happy birthday, Emma! Did you get my present for you?
2. Auguri
Auguri is a very general way of wishing someone a happy birthday in Italian. It basically means you’re wishing somebody happiness. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Easter, New Year’s Eve, or your friend is starting a new job or getting married, auguri is definitely the primary choice.
Knowing a versatile word helps you guys that are learning Italian. You can use it on various special occasions, from a couple that’s going to have a baby to someone’s graduation day.
Furthermore, you can form another popular expression by adding the augmentative suffix -oni at the end of the word to send your big wishes. Auguroni!
Examples:
Auguri, Enzo! Quanti anni compi?
Happy birthday, Enzo? How old are you today?
Auguroni, zio Tom! Stai invecchiando!
Happy birthday, Uncle Tom! You’re getting old!
3. Tanti auguri
As you’ve seen, tanti auguri does not contain the word compleanno. So, it’s not only for birthdays and it can be considered a bonus card when it comes to Italian greetings.
Fun fact: auguri is the plural form of augurio, which literally means omen in Italian. Coming from the ancient Latin language, it originally meant prophecy or divination.
Tanti auguri translates as best wishes. It emphasizes your expression of goodwill for somebody’s birthday by the word tanti, which actually means many.
So far, it’s probably the most popular way to send someone birthday wishes. You should just remember the context, but it will be enough to convey why you are greeting the birthday boy or girl.
Example:
Tanti auguri, Stella! Non vedo l’ora di venire alla tua festa!
Happy birthday, Stella! Can’t wait to come over to your party!
4. Tantissimi auguri
Tantissimi is just the superlative form of tanti. It means that you really have many many – and possibly, your best – wishes for your friends or relatives.
Example:
Ciao Lara, oggi è il tuo compleanno? Tantissimi auguri!
Hi Lara, is it your birthday today? Happy birthday!
5. Tanti cari auguri
When you want to shower someone in kindness you could put a little extra word between tanti and auguri. So, you can address your many dear wishes every time they’re truly heartfelt.
Example:
Ciao nonna, tanti cari auguri per il tuo compleanno.
Hello granma, many dear wishes for your birthday.
6. Tanti auguri di buon compleanno
This is a combination of the two most common expressions we’ve seen already before. If you’re writing a birthday card or a letter, buon compleanno tends to be the primary choice. The whole phrase tanti auguri di buon compleanno is surely the best way when written on paper.
Otherwise, Italians are more likely to use this expression in formal contexts.
Example:
Caro papà, tanti auguri di buon compleanno!
Dear dad, best wishes for a happy birthday!
7. Ti auguro un felice compleanno
Then, ti auguro un felice compleanno translates literally as I wish you a happy birthday. If you want to bring someone else’s wishes, you should pay attention to the correct syntax of the phrase. And even if you want to wish a happy birthday to more than one person, that is what to do.
Examples:
Vi auguriamo un buon compleanno.
We wish you a happy birthday.
Mio padre le augura un buon compleanno, signora.
My father wishes you a happy birthday, ma’am.
8. Cento di questi giorni!
You will sound more like a native if you use the expression cento di questi giorni, which literally means one hundred of these days.
Even though it does not explicitly mention birthdays, it’s often considered a kind way to send your best wishes to the birthday boy or girl. Probably, it could be a bit confusing as you’re wishing for just one hundred days.
But actually, you’re referring to one hundred birthdays more. Make it special, so it will be relieved next year!
Examples:
Buon compleanno, Brian. Cento di questi giorni!
Happy birthday, Brian. One hundred days like this!
How To Answer To Happy Birthday In Italian
You can simply answer a very warm grazie to someone that has just wished you a happy birthday.
Italian Birthday Traditions
Although Italian people usually celebrate birthdays in a similar way to many other countries in the world, there are some quirks when it comes to Italian birthday parties.
So, let’s see some Italian birthday traditions together!
The Most Important Birthday
So that’s the reason why the biggest parties always come to celebrate the so-called maturità (coming of age). The style and the size of the party depend on the family and the person, but they tend to be as great as possible.
The Birthday Person Takes Care of the Party
Chi compie gli anni, paga – or the one who is celebrating birthday pays. In Italy it’s actually an unwritten rule whenever someone is throwing a party for their birthday. Probably it will sound weird to you that the party’s not a friends’ responsibility to take care of.
But you should know that food is a huge part of Italian culture. Sharing high-quality cooked stuff and drinks is a very important social activity. It conveys the pleasure of spending time together with people you love. When somebody celebrates his or her birthday, they show appreciation for their guests by offering them a meal.
Party is usually held at the birthday person’s house where everything will be prepared for the occasion. You could see some decorations all along the walls, streamers and balloons especially if it’s a children's birthday party. The music could be loud and the food can be served as finger-food, a buffet, or a meal with more than one course.
Even though not that uncommon, having dinner outside would usually be with only close friends and relatives. You might be taken out by the birthday person to a restaurant, to the bar, or also to the cinema. Activities could be different, but you will always find a birthday cake at the end of the night. Desserts are usually Italian delicatessens, like the ones you can see listed in our article.
Singing Tanti Auguri a te!
Although the words are obviously different, the tune of the famous Happy Birthday song in Italian is identical to the English one. Guests always sing it when the cake is out and the birthday boy/girl has to blow their candles off: it’s definitely a lasting tradition! The lyrics aren’t quite a direct translation, but you can listen to it here and follow the same melody.
It goes like this: Tanti auguri a te, tanti auguri a te, tanti auguri a (sing name of the person), tanti auguri a te!
As in many other countries, when the song is over the birthday boy or girl needs to blow the candles on the cake and make a birthday wish. It is believed that you cannot tell it to anyone or it won’t come true!
Guests Must Bring Gifts
Bringing gifts is not exactly the rule, but still, it’s a spread way to show a matched affection to the birthday person that took care of the party. Presents are wrapped with great care and often opened before the party ends, so the host can thank everyone properly. And here’s where you can learn to understand when someone thanks you in Italian.
Even if the birthday boy or girl tells you not to bring anything, it’s always better not to come without a little gift for the host. No one would go empty-handed on any other special occasion! Birthdays are the perfect situations to demonstrate your love for the friend or the relative who’s throwing the party.
It’s also common to match your gift with a funny birthday card where you should write down a few words to wish a great birthday to the birthday boy or girl.
Besides, don’t forget that opening the presents in front of everyone at the party could result in embarrassing scenes! So you may want to buy something not too personal or to be ashamed of when shown in public.
When To Say Buon Compleanno
Wishing a happy birthday to somebody one or a few days in advance is considered to bring bad luck to the birthday person. Some people might also think it’s a bit rude.
So, be always sure to know exactly the date of your Italian friends’ birthday!
On the other hand, saying happy birthday in Italian when you’re a little late is easier to fix.
How?
You can just wish a happy belated birthday: Tanti auguri in ritardo!
Italian Birthday glossary
Finally, below are some useful Italian words and expressions concerning birthdays that you can easily use on those special occasions.
Italian
English
Torta di compleanno
Birthday cake
Candeline
Small candles
Festa di compleanno
Birthday party
Regalo di compleanno
Birthday gift / present
Invitati
Guests
Festeggiato / Festeggiata
Birthday boy / Birthday girl
Invito
Party invitation
Palloncini
Balloons
Brindisi di compleanno
Birthday toast
Biglietto di auguri
Birthday card
Festeggiare
To celebrate
Now that you learned how to wish a happy birthday in Italian, you’re officially ready to attend a real Italian birthday party. Or even to throw your own one!
By: Lucia Aiello
Lucia Aiello is one of the co-founders of LearnItalianGo. Born and raised in Italy, she is a passionate Italian teacher and language enthusiast.