gratulieren
Translation
to congratulate, to wish someone well
Examples
Ich gratuliere dir zum Geburtstag.
I congratulate you on your birthday.
Wir gratulieren Ihnen herzlich zum Erfolg.
We warmly congratulate you on your success.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((on sth.dat)) to congratulate (sb.) on (sth.) We congratulate you on your new job.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beglückwünschen (to congratulate)
Etymology
From Latin 'gratulari' (to wish joy). Directly related to the English word 'congratulate'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to 'congratulate', making it very easy to remember.