I wish you a Happy Birthday!

[sitifan]

ChatGPT says:

• In formal writing / grammar teaching → use the full form (I wish you a Happy Birthday.).
• In cards, texts, casual wishes → “Wish you a Happy Birthday!” is widely accepted and feels natural.

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Do native speakers agree with the above comment?

 

[5jj]

I wish you a Happy Birthday..

i have rarely, if ever, heard anyone use that.

Wish you a Happy Birthday!” is widely accepted and feels natural.

No it isn't and no it doesn’t.

 

[jutfrank]

If it's written on a birthday card, it might be:

Wishing you a Happy Birthday!

Think about whether a sentence is meant to be spoken or written. This is the same difference as with the sentences in your other thread.

 

[Tarheel]

Happy birthday!

Or:

Happy birthday to you!

Those are the ones I use, and I have rarely seen anything else.