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der Glückwunsch

congratulation, best wishes

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!

Happy birthday!

Ich sende dir meine besten Glückwünsche.

I'm sending you my best wishes.

Glückwunsch ((zu+3)) congratulations on (sth.) Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum neuen Job!

Synonyms: Gratulation

A compound of 'Glück' (luck, happiness) and 'Wunsch' (wish). It literally means a 'happiness wish'.

You are giving someone a 'Wunsch' (wish) for their 'Glück' (happiness/fortune). The plural form 'Glückwünsche' is very common.

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