“Tavallodet mobārak,” تولدت مبارک meaning “Happy Birthday,” is the most popular and recognizable song among Iranians at birthday parties.
Watch my latest video teaching you how to sing happy birthday correctly.
In the video, you will learn:
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The song's tune: Hum along as you listen to the song. You don't even need to know the words yet, just focus on the melody.
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The rhythm of the song: Try snapping along to the beat as you learn the tune. This will help you figure out when you're supposed to sing each word.
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The lyrics, pronunciation, and translation: The words to "Tavallodet mobārak" are simple. Turn captions On and follow along with the provided Lyrics.
📄 Printable Lyrics (Phonetics + Translation)
🎂 Print & Download Tavallodet Mobarak LyricsIncludes Persian, transliteration, and English translation
tavallod, tavallod
تولد، تولد
Birthday ,Birthday
tavallod-et mobārak
تولدت مبارک
Happy birthday (to you)
mobārak, mobārak
مبارک، مبارک
Happy(congratulations), Happy
tavallod-et mobārak
تولدت مبارک
Happy birthday (to you)
biyā sha’m-ā ro foot kon
بیا شمعها رو فوت کن
Come, blow out the candles
ke sad sāl zende bāshi
که صد سال زنده باشی
May you live for a hundred years
lab-et shad o del-et khosh
لبت شاد و دلت خوش
May you have smiling lips and happy heart,
cho gol porkhande bāshi
چو گل پرخنده باشی
May you experience a life full of laughter like a blooming flower
Pronunciation guide:
“oo” like “oo” in zoo, pool
“ā” like “o” in God, On
“kh” is the "ch" sound in the German word "Bach" or the "j" sound in the Spanish word "jalapeño". Learn how to pronounce 'kh' here:
Some notes:
🎈 The context of the event doesn't matter, whether it's a small gathering or a big celebration. The lyrics and tune remain the same.
🎈🎈 Practicing often to yourself at home can help you work out any kinks in your voice and remember the song better.
🎈🎈🎈 Don't forget to clap for the birthday person when you're done singing "Tavallodet mobārak"!
Now, tell me, to whom are you going to sing "Tavallodet mobārak"?
Let's celebrate together!
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With Love, با مهر
Shirin شیرین
