How do you say "My birthday is" in German?

"My birthday is" in German is "Mein Geburtstag ist". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Mein Geburtstag ist" mean in English?

"Mein Geburtstag ist" means "My birthday is" in English. Usage tip: In practice, this often means "My date of birth is ..." not a birthday celebration statement.

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How to Say ‘My birthday is’ in German

Mein Geburtstag ist

mine guh-BOORTS-tahk ist

[mine guh-BOORTS-tahk ist]

💬 Usage Tip: In practice, this often means "My date of birth is ..." not a birthday celebration statement.

🇩🇪 In Germany: German doctor's offices commonly verify identity with your date of birth.

Phrase Breakdown

Mein

[mine]

Possessive word meaning something belongs to me.

Example

In „Mein Geburtstag ist“ zeigt „Mein“, dass es um meine Daten geht.

In “My birthday is,” “Mein” shows that it is about my personal information.

Geburtstag

[guh-BOORTS-tahk]

birthday

The day and month you were born; often used for identification at a doctor’s office.

Example

Mit „Mein Geburtstag ist“ nennt man den „Geburtstag“ zur Identifikation.

With “My birthday is,” one gives the “birthday” for identification.

ist

[ist]

A form of sein used to connect the subject with the information that follows.

Example

In „Mein Geburtstag ist“ verbindet „ist“ das Subjekt mit dem Datum.

In “My birthday is,” “ist” connects the subject with the date.

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