Cool MateMeaning of Congratulations
A phrase used to express joy for someone's achievement.
In simple words: A way to express happiness for someone's success.
Congratulations in a sentence
- Congratulations on your promotion!
- I want to say congratulations to the team for their hard work.
- Congratulations! You passed the exam!
- Sending my congratulations for your wedding.
- Everyone shouted congratulations when she won the award.
How to use Congratulations
Used to congratulate someone in social settings. Can be formal or informal depending on context. Avoid in situations where sarcasm is intended.
Grammar pattern
standalone greeting
Memory hint
Think of 'congratulations' as 'congratulate' + 'happiness'.
Related words
Collocations with Congratulations
- send congratulations
- offer congratulations
- receive congratulations
Synonyms for Congratulations
- kudos
- felicitations
- bravo
- commendation
- well done
Opposites of Congratulations
- condemnation
- disappointment
- failure
Common mistakes with Congratulations
- Used inappropriately in serious contexts or with sarcasm.
- Confused with 'congratulate,' which is the verb form.
Congratulations appears in
Congratulations in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تهانينا
طريقة للتعبير عن السعادة بنجاح شخص ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অভিনন্দন
কারো সাফল্যে খুশি হওয়ার একটা উপায়।
- GermanDeutsch
Herzlichen Glückwunsch
Eine Art, jemandem zum Erfolg zu gratulieren.
- SpanishEspañol
¡Felicitaciones!, ¡Enhorabuena!
Una forma de expresar felicidad por el éxito de alguien.
- Persianفارسی
تبریک
راهی برای ابراز خوشحالی به خاطر موفقیت کسی.
- FrenchFrançais
Félicitations
Une façon d'exprimer son bonheur pour le succès de quelqu'un.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बधाई हो
किसी की सफलता पर खुशी जताने का एक तरीका।
- ItalianItaliano
Congratulazioni
Un modo per esprimere felicità per il successo di qualcuno.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Parabéns
Uma forma de expressar felicidade pelo sucesso de alguém.
- RussianРусский
Поздравляю
Способ выразить счастье по поводу чьего-либо успеха.
- Urduاردو
مبارک باد
کسی کی کامیابی پر خوشی کا اظہار کرنے کا ایک طریقہ۔
- Chinese中文
恭喜
表达对某人成功的喜悦。
More words like Congratulations
- Well done
- There's nothing to tell
Indicates that there are no details or information to share.
- Come on
A phrase used to urge or motivate someone.
- There's gotta be something wrong
Implying that something is not right or needs attention.
- Does he eat chalk
A question asking if a person consumes chalk as food.
- Go through what i went through
Experience similar difficulties as I did.
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Frequently asked questions about Congratulations
What does Congratulations mean?
A way to express happiness for someone's success.
What is the definition of Congratulations?
A phrase used to express joy for someone's achievement.
How do you use Congratulations in a sentence?
Congratulations on your promotion!
Can you give another example of Congratulations?
I want to say congratulations to the team for their hard work.
What are synonyms for Congratulations?
Common alternatives include kudos, felicitations, bravo, commendation, well done.
What is the opposite of Congratulations?
Opposite meanings include condemnation, disappointment, failure.
What words go with Congratulations?
It commonly pairs with send congratulations, offer congratulations, receive congratulations.
What are common mistakes when using Congratulations?
Used inappropriately in serious contexts or with sarcasm. Confused with 'congratulate,' which is the verb form.
How do you pronounce Congratulations?
US: //kənˌɡrædʒəˈleɪʃənz//, UK: //kənˌɡrætʃʊˈleɪʃənz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Congratulations?
Used to congratulate someone in social settings. Can be formal or informal depending on context. Avoid in situations where sarcasm is intended.