English · Word Candidate

congratulations

/kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bày tỏ sự khen ngợi và chấp thuận

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Interjection

Warm congratulations on your newborn boy!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “congratulations” mean?

Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.

Is “congratulations” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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