congratulate
beginnerA2/kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/ · con-grat-u-late
to express pleasure to someone for their success or happiness.
Meanings
to express pleasure to someone for their success or happiness.
کسی کی کامیابی یا خوشی پر خوشی کا اظہار کرنا۔
مبارک باد دینا
mubarak baad dena
Common Collocations
- congratulate someone on a success
- congratulate for an achievement
- congratulate warmly
Example Sentences
I want to congratulate you on your promotion at work.
میں آپ کو کام پر ترقی پر مبارک باد دینا چاہتا ہوں۔
main aap ko kaam par taraqqi par mubarak baad dena chahta hoon.
She congratulated him for winning the award.
اس نے اس کو ایوارڈ جیتنے پر مبارک باد دی۔
us ne us ko award jeetne par mubarak baad di.
Let's congratulate them on their wedding!
چلو ان کی شادی پر مبارک باد دیتے ہیں!
chalo un ki shadi par mubarak baad dete hain!
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'congratulate' starts with 'con', meaning together, indicating sharing joy.
Picture a group of friends cheering and clapping for someone receiving an award.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
تہنیت کا یہ عالم ہے کہ خوشی کا ہر رنگ ہے ایسا چہرہ دیکھ کر بس دل نے تمنا کی ہے
tehniyat ka yeh alam hai ke khushi ka har rang hai aisa chehra dekh kar bas dil ne tamanna ki hai
The state of congratulations is such that every color of joy is present; looking at such a face, the heart has only desired.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آگے بڑھنے کی مبارک باد دی جاتی ہے
aage barhne ki mubarak baad di jati hai
Congratulations are given for moving forward.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "congratulari" — to wish joy
First known use: 15th century
The word 'congratulate' has its origins in the Latin word 'congratulari', which means 'to wish joy'. It has been adopted into English, retaining its celebratory connotation.