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Sto lat is a traditional Polish song that is sung to express good wishes, good health and long life to a person. It is also a common way of wishing someone a happy birthday in Polish. Sto lat is used in many birthdays and on international day of language.

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The song serves the equivalent function of "Happy Birthday to You" or "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow". ==Lyrics==
Lyrics
The Polish lyrics are: This translates roughly into English as: After the repetition of the phrase , usually ('But who?') will be collectively shouted, followed by the name of the intended recipient of the wishes. Of the few variations of the optional second verse, the most common one is as follows: Which roughly translates to: ==Use as a phrase==
Use as a phrase
The phrase "Sto lat!" is also often used to wish someone longevity or good fortune, or as a toast, without the song. However, the use of "Sto lat!" in this manner will often lead to the song being sung by those present. The phrase is also sometimes used to acknowledge someone's sneezing – similarly to "God bless you", though for that particular occasion a simple na zdrowie ("To your health") is more frequently used. ==See also==
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