Many happy returns of the day.

" Doğum günün kutlu olsun "

Note : This phraise means " Have many more happy days, especially birthdays "

Origin

Since the 18th century this has been used as a salutation to offer the hope that a happy day being marked would recur many more times. It is now primarily used on birthdays; prior to the mid 19th century it was used more generally, at any celebratory or festive event.

Many happy returns of the day.

" Doğum günün kutlu olsun "

Note : This phraise means " Have many more happy days, especially birthdays "

Origin

Since the 18th century this has been used as a salutation to offer the hope that a happy day being marked would recur many more times. It is now primarily used on birthdays; prior to the mid 19th century it was used more generally, at any celebratory or festive event.

I dont speak 18th centuriy´s English, that´s why it still doesnt make a sense for me.

Initially it didn´t make sense to me either...Seems like Nifritity is getting deep into the 18´th century English ...