Friends are the family we can choose for ourselves! That makes it all the more important to nurture our friendships. This means not only staying in touch, but also sending a nice message, card, or text with congratulations on their special day. If you're shrugging your shoulders and don't know how to phrase sayings and congratulations for friends, then you've come to the right place!
Look forward to 50 great sayings and birthday wishes for friends —let yourself be inspired!
What do you wish your friends on their birthday?
Not sure how to phrase birthday wishes for your friends or what to mention? Then you've come to the right place—we have the best tips for you!
By the way, are you still looking for the perfect gift?
Use shared memories
Shared memories are a great basis for writing birthday wishes. Not only can you reminisce about the past, but it also makes your birthday card or message even more personal!
Lighten up the congratulations with a few jokes.
Whether insider jokes or classic jokes (you can also find a few funny sayings in this article), they will help you lighten up your congratulations.
This makes an emotional text more appealing, and humor always goes down well!
Have mutual friends proofread it
You've written your congratulations, but you're not sure if the text is any good? Then you can ask mutual friends to proofread it. They can give you helpful input and inspire you with further ideas!
Birthday messages for your boyfriend or girlfriend
Sometimes creativity just doesn't want to work the way we want it to. The only thing that helps is to look for templates and inspiration. Here we would like to share with you a few text templates for your boyfriend or girlfriend's birthday.
With these tips, you'll be able to write the perfect birthday wishes for your friends almost effortlessly!
Dear (name),
To me, you are breathtaking, bombastic, charming, memorable, exquisite, joyful, very special, helpful, somehow different, funny, lovable, my best friend, perfect, huge, sensational, danceable, incredible, crazy like no other, top-notch, extraordinary. In short: everything from A to Z! Happy birthday!
by Unknown
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Dear (name),
Even though I wish it for you on your birthday, the sun cannot shine for you every day of your new year of life. But you know what? You are one of the lucky people who carry so many light-filled thoughts in their hearts—the weather doesn't matter at all! "Happy Birthday!"
by Unknown
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"Hurray, it's your birthday again!
Another year has passed,
the sands of time trickling away.
It is important to me that you do not forget one thing—
that I am very grateful for your friendship.
Happy birthday, my dear!
by Unknown
The best quotes, sayings, and birthday wishes for a friend
Whether for WhatsApp, a birthday card, or a letter—here are 50 great quotes, sayings, and birthday wishes for a friend! Feel free to use these birthday wishes for friends on their next birthday!
Short birthday messages for a buddy or girlfriend
"There are friends in life
and there are friends for life."
by Unknown
I look forward to many more years of friendship and birthdays with you. Have a fantastic birthday!
by Unknown
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"Yes, I'll drink a hearty toast to the birthday boy, and that includes congratulations, greetings, and a handshake!"
by Unknown
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"On your birthday, I wish you the most amazing things and the very best of everything!
For your birthday, I wish you that you make this new year your best year yet. Happy birthday!
by Unknown
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"I heard it's your birthday today. As a good friend, I've of course forgotten how old you are, but I still wish you all the best and good health."
by Unknown
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"The hungover face you have at 20 is the face you'll have all day at 50. Good luck and happy 50th birthday."
by Unknown
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This birthday also marks the start of Earth's 365-day journey around the sun. Enjoy the next round!
by Unknown
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"The secret to happiness is to count the highlights of your life instead of your birthdays. Happy birthday!"
by Unknown
"I wish you all the love and happiness in the world, everything you deserve. Happy birthday, my friend!"
by Unknown
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"Let us never know what old age is. Let us know the happiness that time brings, and not count the years."
by Ausonius
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Thank you for being such a great friend for another year. Happy birthday, my friend!
by Unknown
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"You were there for me every step of the way. Through thick and thin, I'll always be there for you. Happy birthday!"
by Unknown
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I am grateful that you are part of my life. Happy birthday!
Have a happy, healthy, extraordinary, rocking birthday, my friend!
Happy birthday! Today, you deserve all the cake, love, hugs, and happiness. Enjoy your day, my friend!
by Unknown
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"In good times and bad, I will always be by your side. Happy birthday, my friend!"
by Unknown
Funny sayings and birthday wishes
"Happy birthday to my best friend, the one who laughs at my silly jokes and still stands by me even when I do stupid and dumb things!"
by Unknown
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"Three beers, two shots of schnapps, one Jägermeister,
tomorrow you won't remember a thing.
Because we'll party until we drop
and even the last one can't stand anymore."
by Unknown
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"A best friend is someone you can be yourself with, someone you can have meaningless conversations with, someone who still likes you even when you're being weird, someone who forgets to buy you a birthday present... so I made one up. Happy birthday, my best friend!"
by Unknown
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Happy birthday to my best friend! We make such a great team: I'm smart, good-looking, and talented, and you're great at being my friend!
You may be getting older, but at least I still look good! Happy birthday, best friend!
by Unknown
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To quote the wise poet 50 Cent: "We're gonna party like it's your birthday."
by Unknown
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"Happy birthday! I hope you're not looking for a gift, because my presence is my gift to you."
by Unknown
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We adore a birthday queen, and you live up to the title. Happy birthday!
by Unknown
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A helpful reminder that calories don't count on your birthday, so go ahead and have another piece of cake.
by Unknown
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"I'm really only here for the cake."
by Unknown
Best friends are fantastic, especially yours. Happy birthday!
I forgive you for being younger than me.
by Unknown
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"You're a year older, but definitely not wiser."
by Unknown
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Fun fact: Birthdays are good for you! Statistics show that the more you have, the longer you live.
by Unknown
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Happy birthday! You are now officially old enough to require retinol.
by Unknown
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"I'm so glad we're growing old together and that you have a head start. Like a fine wine, you only get better with age."
by Unknown
Sayings for good friends
"You've been with me through thick and thin, good times and bad, always by my side with a kind word or good advice. Thank you so much for everything, you really are the best friend I could wish for and I wish you all the best on your special day. Happy birthday!"
by Unknown
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All those years ago, when we first met, who would have thought that we would be here now, still laughing, joking, crying, and dancing together like teenagers?
I am so glad we met. You have enriched my life since you entered it, and I hope you know how much I appreciate having a best friend like you. I wish you the very happiest birthday!
by Unknown
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There is no better day to show you how much you mean to me. Your friendship is the greatest gift I could ever have wished for, and I want you to have the most wonderful birthday. I love you so much!
by Unknown
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"You are an absolute star and have brightened my life from the moment we met. I wish you a day full of wonders, as beautiful as you are. Happy birthday to my best friend."
by Unknown
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In a way, it feels like no time has passed since we first met all those years ago, but then I look at the photos and think: OMG—we were still babies!
It is a pleasure to have you in my life, and I am so happy to call you my best friend. Happy birthday!
by Unknown
Birthday wishes for best friend
"I am so happy to have you as my friend. I hope your birthday is as special as you are. May all your dreams come true. Thank you for being such a good friend. Happy birthday!"
by Unknown
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Sometimes you're far away and sometimes you're very close,
but when I need you, you're there.
I can tell you what makes me happy and what upsets me,
no matter what it was, you never moved away.
A friend who accepts you as you are
is rare, and I missed you.
To meet you today, I would go any distance.
Happy birthday, I'm glad to see you again.
by Unknown
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"Congratulations here and empty phrases there,
that's not for me, you know that.
So, happy birthday,
all the best, happiness, health, and peace."
by Unknown
Raise your cups and glasses,
today everyone here congratulates you.
We'll party with you until dawn,
and we'll party all night long.
So let's get down to business,
because today is your special day."
by Unknown
Birthday wishes for best friend
"I wish you all the best on your birthday. May all your wishes and dreams come true. I will always be there for you and help you achieve your goals."
by Unknown
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Happy birthday,
you're always in the mood to celebrate.
So let's really go wild today,
then we'll all have something to laugh about."
by Unknown
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"You are special, you are the best, so let's celebrate your birthday together today. Happy birthday, and may your day be as unique as you are."
by Unknown
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A special day, a special person, and a special celebration.
May all your dreams and wishes come true in the coming year.
Happy birthday.
by Unknown
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"First wrinkles and gray hair,
more appear with each passing year.
But don't let that get you down,
and think about the things that still lie ahead of you."
by Unknown
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You have been by my side for a long time,
you are the person with whom I laugh,
love, and sometimes argue with.
Thank you for accepting me as I am,
and calmly accepting my bad moods.
With you, I feel safe and secure,
all my worries are far away.
May all good wishes accompany you
and make your day wonderful."
by Unknown
Birthday wishes for friendship
"You don't just need money in life,
you also need love, joy, happiness
— I wish you a little bit of everything."
by François Rabelais
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"Now you are already (age) years old,
the days have passed so quickly.
Stay as you are, don't change,
because the way you are is absolutely right."
by Unknown
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Another year has passed,
and you've done a lot of nonsense.Stay cheerful, stay happy,
because that makes us happy too.Happy birthday.
by Unknown
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"There is still so much to see,
from Paris to Rome to Athens.
The whole world is still open to you,
but luckily we met.
I wish you all the best on your birthday,
and hope you find your next route.
by Unknown
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"Today is your birthday. Another year has passed, the sands of time are trickling away. The only important thing is that you don't forget that I am grateful for your friendship every day."
by Unknown
"I wish that your happiness
be renewed every day.
May a good deed
may bring you joy every hour!"
by Friedrich Rückert
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"To a new year,
to the past that was.
To the new things yet to come,
to the stars on the horizon.
May our friendship never fade,
and above all else."
by Unknown
Gift ideas for friends
Now you've come up with the perfect birthday wishes for your friends, but are you still looking for gift ideas? Then we've picked out the best gift ideas for friends right here!
A short trip for you!
Not everyone is a fan of material gifts, so a short trip is the right option. You are welcome to plan the trip for you both and then pay for the transportation and hotel.
Create new shared memories that you will always cherish!
Fun wooden puzzles for puzzle lovers!
Is your boyfriend or girlfriend a real puzzle fan? Then they're sure to love a fun wooden puzzle from MagicHolz. There are lots of different options to choose from, so just click through and find the right product. You can also enjoy solving puzzles together!
Photo album for memories
If you are looking for a cheaper but very personal gift, you could take the time to create a photo album.
Here you can select your favorite memories and create a timeless gift. How about getting together one evening to look through the photo album together?
Conclusion
As you can see, it's not that difficult to write birthday wishes for friends. The most important thing is that these congratulations come from the heart.
Show your gratitude and how much this person means to you, and you'll be surprised at how quickly the congratulations will flow. Of course, you can always draw inspiration from our 50 sayings and birthday wishes for friends.
