der Geburtstag, -e
birthday
Das ist der Tag im Jahr, an dem ein Mensch geboren wurde und den man jedes Jahr feiert.
The German word „Geburtstag“ is a compound noun made up of:
- Geburt – meaning "birth"
- Tag – meaning "day"
Together, „Geburtstag“ means "birthday", the day on which someone was born and which is often celebrated annually.
Similar words:
- Jahrestag – anniversary, the yearly recurrence of a specific day
- Gedenktag – memorial day, day of remembrance
Differences:
- Geburtstag specifically refers to the day of birth.
- Jahrestag is broader and can mark any yearly event.
- Gedenktag has a commemorative or solemn focus rather than personal celebration like a birthday.
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Examples
Ich feiere heute meinen Geburtstag.noun
I am celebrating my birthday today.
Heute feiert er seinen Geburtstag.noun
Today he celebrates his birthday.
Heute hat sie Geburtstag.noun
Today is her birthday.
Mein Geburtstag ist im Sommer.noun
My birthday is in summer.
Mein Bruder bekommt viele Geschenke zum Geburtstag.noun
My brother gets many presents for his birthday.
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