Felicitations Meaning in English

word · lemma: felicitation

US

fəˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃənz

fuh-LISS-i-TAY-shunz

UK

fˌɛlɪsɪtˈeɪʃənz

feh-LISS-i-TAY-shunz

Definition

A formal way to say congratulations or best wishes to someone on a happy or successful event.

Usage & Nuances

Used in formal writing or speech; rarely used in everyday conversation. More common in written notes, cards, or formal announcements. Usually replaced by 'congratulations' in informal contexts.

• Spanish: felicitaciones - congratulaciones
• Portuguese (BR): felicitações - parabéns (formal)
• Portuguese (PT): felicitações - parabéns (formal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 祝贺
• Chinese (Traditional): 祝賀
• Hindi: शुभकामनाएँ - बधाईयाँ (औपचारिक)
• Arabic: تهانينا
• Bengali: অভিনন্দন - শুভেচ্ছা (আনুষ্ঠানিক)
• Russian: поздравления
• Japanese: 祝辞 - お祝いの言葉
• Vietnamese: lời chúc mừng (trang trọng)
• Korean: 축사 - 축하 인사
• Turkish: tebrikler (resmî)
• Urdu: مبارکباد (رسمی)
• Indonesian: ucapan selamat (resmi)

Example Sentences

Please accept my felicitations on your graduation.

basic

We send our warmest felicitations to the happy couple.

basic

He received many felicitations after winning the award.

basic

On behalf of the company, our felicitations for this outstanding achievement!

natural

Allow me to offer my sincere felicitations on the announcement of your engagement.

natural

The mayor delivered his felicitations at the opening ceremony.

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