congratulations

Pronunciation

• (UK)(US) IPA: /kənˌɡræt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ or /kənˌɡræt͡ʃʊˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ or /kənˌɡræd͡ʒəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ or /kənˌɡræd͡ʒʊˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/

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Interjection

Interjection congratulations

1. You say congratulations when a happy event happens, such as somebody winning a game, getting a new job, or passing a test at school. <> murnā̀; barkā̀! à gaishē kà!
   1. We offer our heartiest congratulations <> munā̀ murnā̀ ƙwarai
   2. A letter of congratulations <> takàrdar murnā̀
   3. Congratulations on your success! <> barkā̀ dà arzìkī!

Related words

• congratulate <> taya murna