gratulieren
Translation
to congratulate
Examples
Ich gratuliere dir zum Geburtstag.
I congratulate you on your birthday.
Wir gratulieren Ihnen zum Erfolg.
We congratulate you on your success.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((zu+3)) to congratulate (sb.) (on sth.) Ich gratuliere dir zum Geburtstag.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beglückwünschen
Etymology
From Latin 'gratulari' (to wish joy), related to 'gratus' (pleasing, thankful).
Memory Tips
Sounds very similar to 'congratulate'. The key is to remember the grammar: you congratulate SOMEONE (dative case) ON something (zu + dative).