अभिनंदन
abhinandan
अभिनंदन (abhinandan) is the Marathi word for congratulations.
The term अभिनंदन is used to express approbation for various achievements, such as graduations, promotions or weddings.
Meaning: expressing approbation (intj)
Which one should you use?
While अभिनंदन is a direct translation of congratulations, the term शुभेच्छा can also be employed to convey congratulations in formal contexts.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
अभिनंदन is a formal and standard way to express congratulations. Similarly, शुभेच्छा is also used in formal contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
abhinandan
Did you know?
- In Marathi culture, a verbal 'congratulations' is often accompanied by the traditional gesture of touching the feet of elders to show respect during the celebration.
- The word अभिनंदन is derived from Sanskrit, making it a 'tatsama' word, which refers to words borrowed directly from ancient texts without any change in spelling or meaning.
- If you are congratulating someone on a professional success, you might use अभिनंदन in a written letter, but in person, a simple 'shabash' (well done) might be used among friends.
Examples in context
- अभिनंदन!Congratulations!This example shows how to use अभिनंदन to express congratulations.Tatoeba #2086007 by sabretou, translation #1437 by CK
- तुमच्या प्रमोशनबद्दल मनःपूर्वक अभिनंदन!Congratulations on your promotion!
- जबरदस्त प्रदर्शनाबद्दल तुम्हाला शुभेच्छा!Congratulations on your outstanding performance!
- तुझे अभिनंदन!tujhe abhinandan!Congratulations to you!
- विजयासाठी तुमचे अभिनंदन.vijayasathi tumche abhinandan.Congratulations on your victory.
Example conversation
Rohan tells Aditi that he got a new job.
- अदिति Aditiरोहन, तुला नवीन नोकरी मिळाल्याबद्दल अभिनंदन!rohan, tula navin nokari milalyabaddal abhinandan!Rohan, congratulations on getting a new job!
- रोहन Rohanधन्यवाद, अदिति!dhanyavad, aditi!Thank you, Aditi!
- अदिति Aditiतू खूप कष्ट केले होतेस.tu khup kashta kele hoteas.You worked very hard.
- रोहन Rohanहो, आता खूप आनंद होत आहे.ho, ata khup anand hot aahe.Yes, I am very happy now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “congratulations” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
