честитки
čestitki
Congratulations in Macedonian is честитки (čestitki).
честитки is an interjection used to express approbation. When using it as a standalone exclamation to congratulate someone, it is common to add an exclamation mark or use it with a rising intonation. To congratulate someone on a specific event, use the pattern Честитки за followed by the event, such as Честитки за успехот! for 'Congratulations on the success!'
Meaning: expressing approbation (intj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form честитки is the standard way to say 'congratulations', while the singular form честитка refers to a single congratulatory message or remark.
How do you pronounce it?
čestitki
Did you know?
- In many Balkan celebrations, instead of just saying честитки, people will shout живели! (may you live!), which functions as a toast to the person's longevity and health.
- The root of честитки is related to the word чест, which means 'honor'. To congratulate someone is essentially to bestow honor upon them.
- When celebrating a birthday, Macedonians rarely use честитки. Instead, they use the phrase Среќен роденден, which means 'Happy birthday'.
Examples in context
- Честитки за освојувањето на првата награда!Congratulations on winning the first prize!
- Честитки, Петре, за одлично изведената презентација!Congratulations, Petre, on the excellent presentation!
- Честитки за вашата свадба!Chestitki za vašata svadba!Congratulations on your wedding!
- Прими мои честитки за успехот.Prime moi chestitki za uspehot.Accept my congratulations on your success.
Example conversation
Aleksandar and Milana are talking about her recent graduation.
- Александар AleksandarМилана, честитки за дипломата!Milana, čestitki za diplomata!Milana, congratulations on the diploma!
- Милана MilanaТи благодарам многу, Александар!Ti blagodaram mnogu, Aleksandar!Thank you very much, Aleksandar!
- Александар AleksandarСе гордеам со тебе.Se gordeam so tebe.I am proud of you.
- Милана MilanaТи благодарам за поддршката.Ti blagodaram za poddrshkata.Thank you for the support.
