تبریک
tabrik/tab.ˈriːk/
The English word "congratulations" is expressed in Dari as تبریک (tabrik).
The word is used to express approbation.
Meaning: expressing approbation (intj)
Which one should you use?
While تبریک is the core term, it can be expanded into various phrases depending on the level of formality required. مبارک باشه is an informal option, while تبریک می‌گویم and تبریک و تهنیت می‌گویم are used for more formal settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun تبریک is often used within the verb phrase تبریک می‌گویم to form a complete sentence meaning "I congratulate you".
How do you pronounce it?
tabrik (IPA: /tab.ˈriːk/). It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Afghan culture, a congratulatory phrase is often accompanied by a specific gesture of placing a hand over the heart to show sincerity.
- The root of تبریک involves the concept of making something 'fruitful' or 'productive', linking success to fertility.
- While تبریک is used for achievements, the phrase مبارک باشه is often used for new possessions, like a new car or home, to ward off jealousy or the 'evil eye'.
Examples in context
- تبریک!Congratulations!This sentence shows how to use تبریک as a standalone exclamation.Tatoeba #3871138 by kuarash, translation #1437 by CK
- تبریک می‌گویم! تو خیلی باهوشی.Congratulations! You are very intelligent.
- بابت این خبر خوش تبریک می‌گویم.bat-e in khabar-e khosh tabrik migoyam.I offer congratulations for this good news.
Example conversation
Zaynab tells Ali that she passed her exam.
- زینب Zaynabمن امتحان را پاس کردم.Man imtehan ra pas kardam.I passed the exam.
- علی Aliواقعاً تبریک می‌گویم، زینب!Waqe'an tabrik megoyam, Zaynab!I really congratulate you, Zaynab!
- زینب Zaynabتشکر، علی.Tashakur, Ali.Thank you, Ali.
- علی Aliبسیار عالی شد.Besyar ali shod.It became very great.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “congratulations” translations and entries تبریک, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
