der

masculine

ˈɡlʏkˌvʊnʃ

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Translation

congratulations; best wishes

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Word origin

A compound of Glück (luck, happiness) and Wunsch (wish).

Origin: German
Root: Glück + Wunsch

Grammar

Gendermasculine

PluralGlückwünscheirregular

Examples

Warm congratulations on your birthday!

bestandenen entgegen.

Please accept my best congratulations on passing the exam.

Gewinnerin.

Warm congratulations go to the winner.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 3: Words 821-830.