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How do you say "congratulations" in German?
die Glückwünsche
In German, "congratulations" is die Glückwünsche.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'GLUUK-vuun-sheh', stress on the first syllable, with 'u umlaut' a rounded, pursed 'ee' sound.
Grammar notes
die Glückwünsche is feminine. Plural: die Glückwunsch.
Example sentence
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zu deinem neuen Job!
Congratulations on your new job!
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How to remember die Glückwünsche
Gluckwunsche is Gluck (luck/happiness) plus Wunsche (wishes) - literally 'happy wishes', a warm way to picture congratulations.
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- where is the nearest hospital Wo ist das nächstgelegene Krankenhaus?
- can you help me Kannst du mir helfen?
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- what time is it Wie spät ist es?
- i would like a table for two Ich hätte gerne einen Tisch für zwei.
- the bill please Die Rechnung bitte.
- where is the bathroom Wo ist das Badezimmer?
- do you speak english Sprechen Sie Englisch?
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Questions about die Glückwünsche
How do you say "congratulations" in German?
In German, "congratulations" is die Glückwünsche. It is a noun.
Is die Glückwünsche masculine, feminine, or neuter?
die Glückwünsche is feminine. Plural: die Glückwunsch.
How is die Glückwünsche used in a sentence?
Use die Glückwünsche as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Herzlichen Glückwunsch zu deinem neuen Job! (Congratulations on your new job!).
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