Happy birthday is a simple phrase that actually means a lot. If you're planning on attending a Bar or Bat Mitzvah event, it's a good idea to wish the "main character" a happy birthday in Hebrew. Here's how to say happy birthday in Hebrew.
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Step 1. Know the phrases that need to be spoken
The correct Hebrew phrase to wish a happy birthday is "yom hu'ledet sameach".
Step 2. Recognize how to pronounce the phrase
The correct pronunciation for the phrase can be explained as follows: “YOM” = “YOM” (the writing and pronunciation are no different, with the vowel “o” as in the word “kota”); “HU'LEDET” = "HU" (vowel “u” as in “snake”), “LED” (vowel “e” as in “throw”), and “ET” (vowel “e” as in "Red"). Don't forget to emphasize the "LED" syllable.
Step 3. Try pronouncing the word “SAMEACH”
The word “SAMEACH” is probably the most difficult part because it has a consonant “CH” in the Hebrew alphabet that is similar to the “KH” consonant in Indonesian (as in the word “final”). If you're having trouble pronouncing it, imagine a "CH" sound like the sound you make when you cough up phlegm from your throat.
