congratulate

gratulieren, beglückwünschen

Jemandem sagen, dass man sich über seinen Erfolg freut.

In einfachem Englisch: To tell someone you are pleased about something they have achieved.

• We congratulated the winner.
• Her teacher congratulated her on her progress.
• Did you congratulate him on getting the job?

So benutzt man es: congratulate someone on something (I congratulated her on passing the exam.)

Häufige Wendungen: congratulate someone, congratulate the winner, congratulate someone on something

gratulieren, beglückwünschen

Jemandem sagen, dass man sich über ein schönes Ereignis in seinem Leben freut.

In einfachem Englisch: To tell someone you are happy about a good event in their life.

• We congratulated the happy couple.
• Everyone congratulated Tom on his engagement.
• I called to congratulate her on her wonderful news.

So benutzt man es: congratulate someone on something (They congratulated us on the birth of our daughter.)

Synonyme: felicitate, compliment

Häufige Wendungen: congratulate the couple, congratulate someone on something

sich beglückwünschen

Mit sich selbst zufrieden sein, weil etwas für einen gut gelaufen ist.

In einfachem Englisch: To feel pleased with yourself because something has gone well for you.

• I congratulated myself on my good luck.
• She congratulated herself on avoiding the traffic.
• They were congratulating themselves when the next problem appeared.

So benutzt man es: congratulate oneself on something (He congratulated himself on choosing the quiet train.)

Synonyme: pat oneself on the back

Häufige Wendungen: congratulate oneself, congratulate oneself on something