Did you know there are over 7,000 languages spoken on Earth? One of the most fun ways to celebrate holidays — whether you’re wishing someone a happy Valentine’s Day or a happy New Year — is to share your joy in different languages.
Here’s how to say “Happy New Year!” in different languages from around the world:
1. Afrikaans 🇿🇦
Gelukkige Nuwejaar
Pronounced: gha-likkikga-neeva-yaarr
Study abroad in South Africa
2. Catalan 🇪🇸
Feliç any nou
Pronounced: fe-LEES A-nee n-Ou
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3. Czech 🇨🇿
Šťastný nový rok
Pronounced: SHTU-stnee NO-vee rrr-ok
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4. French 🇫🇷
Bonne Année
Pronounced: bon a-nay
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5. German 🇩🇪
Frohes Neues Jahr
Pronounced: frohes neuyis yar
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6. Greek 🇬🇷
Καλή χρονιά
Pronounced: kali chronya
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7. Hungarian 🇭🇺
Boldog Új Évet
Pronounced: bawl-dawg-uuy-aevet
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8. Irish 🇮🇪
Athbhliain faoi mhaise dhuit
Pronounced: ah-vleen fwee vosh-ah ghwitch
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9. Italian 🇮🇹
Buon anno
Pronounced: boo-on ah-nno
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10. Japanese 🇯🇵
あけましておめでとうございます
Pronounced: akemashite omedeto gozaimasu
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11. Maori 🇳🇿
Kia hari te tau hou
Pronounced: kia hari tay tau ho
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12. Portuguese 🇵🇹
Feliz Ano Novo
Pronounced: feh-liz an-oh noh-voh
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13. Spanish 🇪🇸
Feliz Año Nuevo
Pronounced: feh-liz an-yoh n-way-vo
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Immerse yourself in another language when you study abroad!