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Wordabulary

congratulations

Pronunciation
Interjection A1 Beginner

Quick answer

A word used to tell someone you are happy about their success or good news.

"Congratulations on passing your driving test!"

Usage notes

Almost always used in the plural form, never say "a congratulation".

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "_____ on passing your driving test!"

Answer: congratulations

In your own words, what does "congratulations" mean?

A word used to tell someone you are happy about their success or good news.

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