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The phrase is the central refrain of the traditional Romanian birthday song. It is used broadly for birthdays, name days, and national celebrations to wish someone a long and healthy life. Lyrics and Structure

The song typically follows a repetitive structure where you first wish "many years" in general and then specify the person being celebrated. Mulți ani trăiască! (May they live many years!) Mulți ani trăiască! La mulți ani! (Happy birthday / To many years!) Refrain 2 (The Question): Cine să trăiască? (Who should live long?) Cine să trăiască? La mulți ani! Refrain 3 (The Personalization): [Name] să trăiască! (May [Name] live long!) [Name] să trăiască! La mulți ani! Extended Traditional Verse la_multi_ani_multi_ani_traiasca

For more formal or traditional settings, a second verse is often added with slower, melodic phrasing: La mulți ani cu sănătate, (Happy birthday with health,) The phrase is the central refrain of the