verjaardag
birthday
Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation
/vərˈjaːr.dɑx/
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Cultural Note
In Dutch culture, the birthday person is expected to bring cake or treats to work or school. Guests at a birthday party congratulate not only the birthday person but also their family members with the phrase 'gefeliciteerd'.
📝 Example Sentences
Vandaag is mijn verjaardag!
Today is my birthday!
We vieren oma's verjaardag dit weekend.
We are celebrating grandma's birthday this weekend.
Gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag!
Happy birthday! (Congratulations on your birthday!)