/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
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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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