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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCongratulations
/kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An expression of joy or praise for someone's success or good fortune.
"She received many congratulations after winning the award." - 2
A formal expression of goodwill or acknowledgment of someone's achievement.
"His graduation was met with heartfelt congratulations from family and friends."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'congratulations' originates from the Latin 'congratulari', meaning 'to wish joy'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the act of expressing joy or pleasure for someone's achievements or good fortune.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Congratulations" is said worldwide
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Félicitations
Transliteration: fay-li-si-ta-syon
"Elle a reçu de nombreuses félicitations après sa victoire."
Herzlichen Glückwunsch
Transliteration: hert-sli-khen glük-vunsch
"Sie erhielt herzlichen Glückwunsch nach ihrem Erfolg."
Congratulazioni
Transliteration: kon-gra-tu-la-tsyo-ni
"Ha ricevuto molte congratulazioni per la sua vittoria."
Felicitaciones
Transliteration: fe-li-si-ta-syo-nes
"Recibió muchas felicitaciones después de su éxito."
Parabéns
Transliteration: pa-ra-bens
"Ela recebeu muitos parabéns após a vitória."
बधाई
Transliteration: badhai
"उन्हें जीतने के बाद कई बधाई मिली।"
祝贺
Transliteration: zhùhè
"她在获胜后收到了很多祝贺。"
축하합니다
Transliteration: chukhahamnida
"그녀는 승리 후 많은 축하를 받았습니다."
おめでとうございます
Transliteration: omedetou gozaimasu
"彼女は勝利後、多くのおめでとうございますを受け取りました。"
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