New Year 2025: Here's how to wish ‘Happy New Year’ in 15 different languages, from French to Korean and more

Updated on: Jan 1, 2025, 12:20:33 IST

By Akanksha Agnihotri

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Wish a Happy New Year in 15 languages including Korean, Hindi, French, and more.

Celebrate New Year 2025 with a global touch! Learn how to wish 'Happy New Year' in 15 different languages and make your greetings extra special this year.

It’s time to welcome 2025! The New Year marks a season of fresh starts, renewed hope, and boundless possibilities. As the clock strikes midnight, it’s not just about celebrating the arrival of 2025 but also reflecting on cherished memories, valuable lessons, and moments that shaped the past year.

If you’re looking for a fun and unique way to send your greetings this year, why not add a touch of global flair? Here’s how you can wish a ‘Happy New Year’ in 15 different languages and make your messages stand out.

(Also read: Happy New Year 2025 wishes: 30+ best images, quotes, greetings, SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook status to share with loved ones )

15 ways to say ‘Happy New Year’ around the world

1. Korean – 새해 복 많이 받으세요 (Pronounced: saehae bog manh-i bad-euseyo) – May you have good fortune in the new year.

2. Hindi – नव वर्ष की शुभकामनाएँ (Pronounced: nav varsh ki shubhkaamnayein) – Have a blessed new year.

3. French – Bonne Année (Pronounced: bon a-nay) – Happy New Year!

4. German – Frohes Neues Jahr or Gutes Neues Jahr (Pronounced: frohes neu-yis yar / gutes neu-yis yar) – Happy New Year!

5. Italian – Buon anno or Felice anno nuovo (Pronounced: boo-on ah-nno / fae-lee-chae ah-nno noo-o-vo) – Happy New Year!

6. Portuguese – Feliz Ano Novo (Pronounced: feh-liz an-oh noh-voh) – Happy New Year!

7. Spanish – Feliz Año Nuevo (Pronounced: feh-liz an-yoh n-way-vo) – Happy New Year!

8. Arabic – !عام سعيد (Pronounced: aam sa-eed) – Happy New Year!

9. Chinese – 新年快乐 (Xīnnián kuàilè) (formal) or 新年好 (Xīnnián hǎo) (informal) – Happy New Year!

10. Japanese – 明けましておめでとう (Akemashite omedetō) – Happy New Year!

11. Hebrew – שנה טובה (Pronounced: Shana tova) – Happy New Year!

12. Vietnamese – Chúc Mừng Năm Mới (Pronounced: choop moong nahm moy) – Happy New Year!

13. Polish – Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku (Pronounced: shchehn-SHLEE-veh-go NO-veh-go ROH-koo) – Happy New Year!

14. Russian – С Новым Годом (Pronounced: S Novym Godom) – Happy New Year!

15. Greek – Καλή Χρονιά (Pronounced: Kali Chronia) – Happy New Year!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Akanksha Agnihotri
Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.Read More

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