Would you like to celebrate your birthday in ‘Kernewek’? Whether you’re sending good wishes or enjoying your special day, you can join the party by using these phrases in Cornish.
Click on the audio links below to hear the spoken Cornish.
| Cornish | English |
| Mis Genver | January |
| Mis Hwevrer | February |
| Mis Meurth | March |
| Mis Ebrel | April |
| Mis Me | May |
| Mis Metheven | June |
| Mis Gortheren | July |
| Mis Est | August |
| Mis Gwynngala | September |
| Mis Hedra | October |
| Mis Du | November |
| Mis Kevardhu | December |
| Penn-bloodh lowen | Happy birthday |
| Py dydh yw dha benn-bloodh? | What day is your birthday? |
| Ow fenn-bloodh yw … | My birthday is… |
| Py dydh yw penn-bloodh Lowena? | What day is Lowena’s birthday? |
| Hy fenn-bloodh yw… | Her birthday is… |
| Py dydh yw penn-bloodh Jowan? | What day is Jowan’s birthday? |
| Y benn-bloodh yw… | His birthday is… |
| Dydh Sen Peran yw pympes, Mis Meurth | St Piran’s day is the fifth of March |
| Nadelik yw pympes warn ugens Mis Kevardhu | Christmas is the twenty fifth of December |
If you’re looking for a fun and engaging way to learn the Cornish language, check out our Go Cornish course on the Decks by Memrise website.
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