Kilo Lingo

/kənˌɡrætjʊˈleɪʃn/

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Translation

Words you say to show that you are happy about good news for another person. It is nearly always used in the plural form, congratulations.

Word origin

From Latin congratulari, meaning to be glad together with someone.

Origin
Latin
Root
congratulari
English cognates
grateful, gratitude

Grammar

Gender
Pluralcongratulations

Examples

!

The plural "congratulations" is the normal way to say this.

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The singular "congratulation" is rare and quite formal.

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Here "congratulations" are the happy words he said.

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This word is part of lesson 20.