congratulation
gb/kəŋɡɹˌæt͡ʃəlˈeɪʃən/ us/kəŋɡɹˌæt͡ʃəlˈeɪʃən/
B2
Engelsk
~ 8000
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Navneord
formal
B2
action
1
act of expressing congratulations
The act of saying you are happy for someone because something good happened to them.
Brugsmønster:
offer [someone] congratulation on [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners often use the singular 'congratulation' as an exclamation (e.g., *Congratulation!*), but in modern English the plural 'Congratulations!' is normally used in this way. The singular 'congratulation' is mainly found in formal phrases like 'a letter of congratulation' or 'cause for congratulation'. Also, learners sometimes forget the preposition 'on' after verbs like 'offer' or 'express', as in *offer congratulation your success* instead of 'offer congratulation on your success'.
Synonymer
praise (General approval or admiration; not limited to success or special events.)
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compliment (Focuses more on saying something nice, often about a person’s qualities, not only about success.)
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felicitation (A very formal and less common word, mainly in written or ceremonial contexts.)
Antonymer
criticism (Focuses on pointing out faults instead of expressing pleasure and good wishes.)
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condolence (Expresses sympathy for bad news, the opposite kind of message to congratulation.)
Ordforbindelser
offer congratulation
|letter of congratulation
|message of congratulation
|note of congratulation
|words of congratulation
|cause for congratulation
Temaer
emotions
|social
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- Her appointment as director was a real cause for congratulation within the company.
- The president sent a formal letter of congratulation to the winning team.
- There was genuine congratulation in his voice when he heard about her success.
- On their golden wedding anniversary, they received many notes of congratulation from friends and family.
Læringseksempler
- His new job was a cause for congratulation in the office.
- She got a card of congratulation from her teacher.
- There was a feeling of congratulation when the project ended well.
- They sent a short message of congratulation after the exam results.
unknown
formal
C1
entity
2
congratulatory message or remark
A single remark or message that tells someone you are happy about their good news.
Brugsmønster:
a congratulation to [someone] on [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes say *I sent him a congratulation* in everyday speech. In modern English, people almost always use the plural: 'I sent him my congratulations.' The singular 'a congratulation' sounds formal or unusual and is mostly found in set phrases in writing.
Synonymer
greeting (A general friendly message; it can be for many situations, not only success.)
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commendation (Formal praise, often for good work or brave action; not always tied to a specific happy event.)
Antonymer
rebuke (A sharp expression of disapproval, the opposite of a positive congratulatory message.)
Ordforbindelser
a congratulation
|personal congratulation
|formal congratulation
|brief congratulation
|public congratulation
|telegram of congratulation
Temaer
emotions
|social
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- He sent a short congratulation to the winners after the results were announced.
- Please accept this congratulation on behalf of the entire board.
- A personal congratulation from the author meant a great deal to the young researchers.
Læringseksempler
- She wrote a congratulation to her friend on the new baby.
- He received a congratulation from his boss after the big sale.
- The mayor read a congratulation to the team at the ceremony.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
congratulation
IPA
GB/kəŋɡɹˌæt͡ʃəlˈeɪʃən/
US/kəŋɡɹˌæt͡ʃəlˈeɪʃən/
Stavelser og tryk
con - grat - u - la - tion (5 stavelser)
Stress on 4th syllable (la)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: congratulation
- Plural: congratulation
Ordfamilie
Core family
congratulate
verb B1
congratulatory
adjective
Advanced or less common
self-congratulatory
adjective
Udtryk
accept my congratulations
1/æksˈɛpt mˈaɪ kəŋɡɹˌæt͡ʃəlˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
asking someone to receive congratulations
A polite way to say you want someone to receive and take your congratulations.
Eksempler
- Please accept my congratulations on your promotion.
- First, let me ask you to accept my congratulations on this remarkable achievement.
congratulations to
1/kəŋɡɹˌæt͡ʃəlˈeɪʃənz tə/
fixed phrase
directing congratulations to someone
Used to say who you are congratulating.
Eksempler
- Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s competition.
- Congratulations to you both on your engagement.
extend my congratulations
1/ɪkstˈɛnd mˈaɪ kəŋɡɹˌæt͡ʃəlˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
send formal congratulations
To give formal congratulations, often in writing or in an official speech.
Eksempler
- Please extend my congratulations to your entire team.
- On behalf of the board, I extend my congratulations to the award recipients.
hearty congratulations
1/hˈɑɹti kəŋɡɹˌæt͡ʃəlˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
strong enthusiastic congratulations
Very strong and happy congratulations, often in formal writing.
Eksempler
- Please accept my hearty congratulations on your success.
- They sent hearty congratulations to the couple on their anniversary.
many congratulations
1/mˈɛni kəŋɡɹˌæt͡ʃəlˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
emphatic or repeated congratulations
Used to strongly say congratulations, especially in British English.
Eksempler
- Many congratulations on your retirement.
- Many congratulations to the whole team for this fantastic result.
offer my congratulations
1/ˈɔfɚ mˈaɪ kəŋɡɹˌæt͡ʃəlˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
formally give congratulations
To say in a polite or formal way that you want to congratulate someone.
Eksempler
- I would like to offer my congratulations on your excellent results.
- The chairman stood up to offer his congratulations to the retiring director.
send my congratulations
1/sˈɛnd mˈaɪ kəŋɡɹˌæt͡ʃəlˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
communicate congratulations to someone
To give your congratulations to someone by message or through another person.
Eksempler
- Please send my congratulations to your parents.
- I sent my congratulations by email as soon as I heard the news.
warmest congratulations
1/wˈɔɹmɪst kəŋɡɹˌæt͡ʃəlˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
very sincere congratulations
A strong and friendly way to say congratulations.
Eksempler
- Warmest congratulations on your wedding day.
- I send you my warmest congratulations and best wishes for the future.
congratulations are in order
1/kəŋɡɹˌæt͡ʃəlˈeɪʃənz ˈɑɹ ˈɪn ˈɔɹdɚ/
idiom
it is right to congratulate
Used to say that it is the right time to congratulate someone because of good news.
Eksempler
- I hear you’ve been accepted to medical school—congratulations are in order!
- Given the company’s record profits this year, I think congratulations are in order for the whole staff.
congratulations are in order
2/kəŋɡɹˌæt͡ʃəlˈeɪʃənz ˈɑɹ ˈɪn ˈɔɹdɚ/
idiom
it is time to congratulate
used to say that someone has done something good or had good news, so people should congratulate them
Eksempler
- I hear you’ve been promoted, so I think congratulations are in order.
- Well, congratulations are in order—you’ve completed the project ahead of schedule.
congratulations on
1/kəŋɡɹˌæt͡ʃəlˈeɪʃənz ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
say congratulations for something
used before naming the reason for the congratulations, such as a job, exam, wedding, or baby
Eksempler
- Congratulations on your new home!
- Congratulations on passing your driving test at the first attempt.
congratulations on
2/kəŋɡɹˌæt͡ʃəlˈeɪʃənz ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
saying congratulations about something
Used to say you are happy for someone because of a specific good thing, like a new job or a baby.
Eksempler
- Congratulations on your new job!
- Congratulations on passing your driving test.
- Congratulations on the birth of your daughter.