How to say Happy New Year in 50+ European Languages: An Ultimate Guide
Explore how to say “Happy New Year” across Europe. Sort by language or phrase, hide columns you do not need, and use the search box to jump straight to any form.
How to use this guide
Use the search box to find any language or greeting. Click the column headers to sort and use the chips to hide or show columns.
What this includes
The table includes the name of each language, the phrase for Happy New Year, copy buttons and extra links for languages with dedicated guides.
Happy New Year in European languages
Showing all greetings.
| Name of language | Happy New Year | Extra information |
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Tip: click any column header to sort, use the chips to hide columns, and search for any language or form.
How to say “Happy New Year” in European languages
This guide shows common equivalents of “Happy New Year” across Europe. Use the filter to jump to any language instantly, or sort the table to browse alphabetically. Each greeting includes a quick copy button so you can paste it into messages, cards or social posts.
Quick Quiz: Can you match the greeting to the language?
Test yourself using the same greetings from the table above. Choose the correct language for each greeting.
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Tip: Click Start quiz. The quiz pulls data from your table automatically.
Europe New Year Audio Board
Tap a tile to reveal the greeting. Audio plays only when a matching native voice exists on your device.
Quick facts
Frequently asked questions
Can I copy these greetings?
Yes — use the copy buttons next to each greeting. If you share publicly, a link back helps others discover more languages.
How does the quiz work?
The quiz automatically reads the greetings from the table on this page and creates multiple-choice questions.
Can I use this quiz for learning?
Yes — it is designed for quick practice and replay.
Is the quiz free?
Yes — it is a free interactive feature on Languages and You.