Congratulations Meaning in English

word

US

/kənˌɡɹætʃəˈɫeɪʃənz/

kuhn-grach-uh-LAY-shuhnz

UK

/kənɡɹˈætʃʊlˈeɪʃənz/

kuhn-grach-yuu-LAY-shuhnz

Definition

A word or expression you say to someone to celebrate their success, accomplishment, or good news.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used when someone has achieved something positive, like graduating or getting a new job. Often said alone as an exclamation: 'Congratulations!' or written in cards and messages. Sometimes shortened informally to 'Congrats!'.

• Spanish: felicitaciones - enhorabuena
• Portuguese (BR): parabéns
• Portuguese (PT): parabéns
• Chinese (Simplified): 祝贺 - 恭喜
• Chinese (Traditional): 祝賀 - 恭喜
• Hindi: बधाई हो
• Arabic: مبروك - تهانينا
• Bengali: অভিনন্দন - শুভেচ্ছা
• Russian: поздравления
• Japanese: おめでとう - おめでとうございます
• Vietnamese: chúc mừng
• Korean: 축하 - 축하합니다
• Turkish: tebrikler
• Urdu: مبارک ہو - مبارکباد
• Indonesian: selamat

Example Sentences

Congratulations on your new job!

basic

I said congratulations when she graduated.

basic

You deserve these congratulations for your hard work.

basic

Everyone shouted 'Congratulations!' as she walked on stage.

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Hey, congratulations—that’s awesome news!

natural

Send her my congratulations when you see her.

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