συγχαρητήρια
syncharitíria/siŋxaɾitiɾia/neuter, plural
The Greek phrase for congratulations is συγχαρητήρια (syncharitíria).
συγχαρητήρια is used to express approbation. You can use the pattern συγχαρητήρια για… to say "congratulations on [something]". Specific formal uses include Συγχαρητήρια για την επιτυχία σας (Congratulations on your success) to show admiration for achievements, Συγχαρητήρια για την προαγωγή σας for a promotion and Συγχαρητήρια για την αποφοίτησή σας for a graduation.
Meaning: expressing approbation (intj)
How does it change in a sentence?
συγχαρητήρια is a neuter plural noun that is used as an interjection.
How do you pronounce it?
/siŋxaɾitiɾia/
Did you know?
- While 'congratulations' is a standard polite remark, if you want to celebrate a major life event like a wedding or a birthday, Greeks often prefer using na zisete or na zis (may you live) as a way to bless the person.
- The word συγχαρητήρια contains the root of the English word 'charity', as both stem from the concept of grace or kindness.
- In Greek culture, it is common to accompany a congratulatory phrase with a 'kiss' on both cheeks, starting with the right side.
Examples in context
- Συγχαρητήρια!Congratulations!This example shows how to use συγχαρητήρια as a standalone exclamation.Tatoeba #5551052 by Zeus, translation #1437 by CK
- Συγχαρητήρια για τον γάμο σας.Congratulations on your marriage.This sentence demonstrates using συγχαρητήρια to congratulate someone on their marriage.Tatoeba #11580204 by carlosalberto, translation #11580191 by carlosalberto
- Τα συγχαρητήρια μου για την προαγωγή σου.Ta syncharitiria mou gia tin proagogi sou.My congratulations on your promotion.
Example conversation
Giorgos and Anastasia are talking about her new job.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΈμαθες ότι πήρες τη δουλειά, Αναστασία!Émathes óti píres ti douleiá, Anastasia!I heard you got the job, Anastasia!
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, ξεκινάω την ερχόμενη Δευτέρα.Nai, xekináo tin erchómeni Deftéra.Yes, I start next Monday.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΣυγχαρητήρια! Είμαι πολύ χαρούμενος για σένα.Syngcharitíria! Eímai polý charoúmenos gia séna.Congratulations! I am very happy for you.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΣε ευχαριστώ πολύ, Γιώργο!Se efcharistó polý, Giórgo!Thank you very much, Giorgos!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “congratulations” translations and entries συγχαρητήρια, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
