happy belated birthday
English edit
Alternative forms edit
- belated happy birthday (uncommon)
Interjection edit
- Said or written to a person after his or her birthday in order to convey the good wishes of the speaker or writer.
Usage notes edit
Although frequently used, the phrase belated happy birthday wishes may be preferred instead, because the birthday itself is not and cannot be "belated" as it is a fixed event. The birthday wishes, on the other hand, can take place sooner or later or even not at all.
Translations edit
late birthday greeting
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