der Glückwunsch
Translation
congratulation, best wishes
Examples
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!
Happy birthday!
Ich sende dir meine besten Glückwünsche.
I'm sending you my best wishes.
Grammar Patterns
Glückwunsch ((zu+3)) congratulations on (sth.) Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum neuen Job!
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gratulation
Etymology
A compound of 'Glück' (luck, happiness) and 'Wunsch' (wish). It literally means a 'happiness wish'.
Memory Tips
You are giving someone a 'Wunsch' (wish) for their 'Glück' (happiness/fortune). The plural form 'Glückwünsche' is very common.