How do you say "When is his birthday?" in Italian?

"When is his birthday?" in Italian is "Quando compie gli anni?". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

⏰🎂👨

How to Say ‘When is his birthday?’ in Italian

Q: What does "Quando compie gli anni?" mean in English?

"Quando compie gli anni?" means "When is his birthday?" in English. Usage tip: [Compiere gli anni] is the usual Italian way to ask about someone's birthday, rather than translating "birthday" word for word. The same pattern works with other people: [Quando compi gli anni?], [Quando compie tua sorella?]

Quando compie gli anni?

KWAHN-doh KOHM-pyeh lyee AHN-nee

[KWAHN-doh KOHM-pyeh lyee AHN-nee]

💬 Usage Tip: [Compiere gli anni] is the usual Italian way to ask about someone's birthday, rather than translating "birthday" word for word. The same pattern works with other people: [Quando compi gli anni?], [Quando compie tua sorella?]

Phrase Breakdown

Quando

[KWAHN-doh]

when

Used to ask about time or date.

Example

Quando compie gli anni tuo fratello?

When is your brother's birthday?

Compie gli anni

KOHM-pyeh lyee AHN-nee

Has a birthday / turns years old

Common Italian expression meaning to celebrate one's birthday or get older by one year.

Example

Mia sorella compie gli anni domani.

My sister has her birthday tomorrow.

Words in this phrase

compie

[KOHM-pyeh]

has / celebrates

Part of the expression used to talk about birthdays.

Example

Quando compie gli anni tua cugina?

When is your cousin's birthday?

gli

[lyee]

the

Article in the set phrase 'gli anni'.

Example

Quando compie gli anni Marco?

When is Marco's birthday?

anni

[AHN-nee]

years

Literally 'years'; together with 'compie gli' it means 'has a birthday'.

Example

Quando compie gli anni tua sorella?

When is your sister's birthday?

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Custom Scenarios

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Spent the summer in Tuscany researching Italian cuisine. Being able to chat with nonnas at the market about recipes? Absolutely priceless.”

Grace P., 34, Food Writer

“Working on a project in Milan and needed professional Italian fast. The business scenarios gave me the confidence to present to clients within a month.”

Daniel F., 45, Architect

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer