Meaning
The standard greeting for birthdays and New Year.
Cultural Background
Name days are celebrated as much as birthdays. You must use this phrase for both. Usage is identical to Romania. It is the standard greeting for all temporal milestones. Romanians abroad use this phrase to maintain a sense of community and cultural identity. The phrase is often used in religious contexts to wish longevity to priests or elders on their feast days.
The 'ți' sound
Practice the 'ts' sound. It's the key to sounding like a native.
Name Days
Always check if your Romanian friends have a name day. It's a great way to show you care.
Meaning
The standard greeting for birthdays and New Year.
The 'ți' sound
Practice the 'ts' sound. It's the key to sounding like a native.
Name Days
Always check if your Romanian friends have a name day. It's a great way to show you care.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase for a birthday.
La mulți ____!
The standard phrase is 'La mulți ani'.
Which phrase is correct for a promotion?
What do you say when someone gets a promotion?
Use 'Felicitări' for achievements, not 'La mulți ani'.
Match the situation to the correct greeting.
It is January 1st at midnight.
It is the standard New Year's greeting.
Complete the dialogue.
Friend: 'La mulți ani!' You: '______!'
The polite response to a wish is 'Thank you'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesLa mulți ____!
The standard phrase is 'La mulți ani'.
What do you say when someone gets a promotion?
Use 'Felicitări' for achievements, not 'La mulți ani'.
It is January 1st at midnight.
It is the standard New Year's greeting.
Friend: 'La mulți ani!' You: '______!'
The polite response to a wish is 'Thank you'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, it's common to say 'La mulți ani' for wedding anniversaries.
No, it's a very polite and standard social greeting.
No, it is invariant.
It's okay, but it's a nice gesture to remember.
Yes, it's the most common phrase for cards.
Yes, it's professional and polite.
Because 'ani' is plural.
Yes, it's perfect for all ages.
Yes, very frequently.
No, it's standard throughout Romania.
The pronunciation of 'ți'.
Simply say 'Mulțumesc!' (Thank you).
Related Phrases
Felicitări
contrastCongratulations
Să fii sănătos
builds onMay you be healthy
Un an nou fericit
similarHappy New Year
La mulți ani fericiți
builds onMany happy years
