congratulation
die Gratulation, die Gratulationen
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congratulation
The act of congratulating; an expression of good wishes on a special occasion such as a birthday, a wedding, or a success.
Bitte richte ihm meine herzliche Gratulation zum bestandenen Examen aus.
Please convey my heartfelt congratulations to him on passing the exam.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gratulationen |
| genitive | der Gratulation |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Gratulation | die Gratulationen |
| accusative | die Gratulation | die Gratulationen |
| dative | der Gratulation | den Gratulationen |
| genitive | der Gratulation | der Gratulationen |
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'Die Gratulation' (congratulation) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'gratulieren' (to congratulate). A congratulation is what you do when you congratulate someone.
Ich möchte dir herzlich zum neuen Job gratulieren.
I would like to congratulate you warmly on the new job.
If you want to name the reason for the congratulations, you always use the preposition 'zu' with the dative. For example: 'Gratulation zum Geburtstag' (congratulations on your birthday) or 'Gratulation zum Erfolg' (congratulations on your success).
Herzliche Gratulation zu deiner bestandenen Prüfung!
Heartfelt congratulations on passing your exam!
Common adjectives are 'herzliche' (heartfelt) or 'nachträgliche' (belated) Gratulation. Typical verbs are 'eine Gratulation aussprechen' (to offer congratulations), 'übermitteln' (to convey), or 'entgegennehmen' (to receive).
Der Chef sprach dem Mitarbeiter seine persönliche Gratulation aus.
The boss offered the employee his personal congratulations.
congratulation
Both words refer to a statement made on a special occasion. Glückwunsch is the usual personal expression of good wishes, while Gratulation sounds more formal and refers more strongly to the act of congratulating. In direct conversation, Glückwunsch is usually more appropriate; Gratulation may be suitable in a formal description.
Die Gratulation des Bürgermeisters zum Erfolg fand am Abend statt.
The mayor’s congratulations on the success took place in the evening.
Zu deinem Geburtstag schicke ich dir herzliche Glückwünsche.
I’m sending you my heartfelt congratulations on your birthday.
