поздравля́ю
pozdravljáju
The English phrase "congratulations" can be said in Russian as поздравля́ю (pozdravljáju). Wiktionary also lists молоде́ц (molodéc) and мои́ поздравле́ния (moí pozdravlénija).
Meaning: expressing approbation (intj)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| поздравля́ю | pozdravljáju | |
| молоде́ц | molodéc | |
| мои́ поздравле́ния | moí pozdravlénija | neuter, plural |
The terms are used to express approbation.
Which one should you use?
мои́ поздравле́ния is a plural neuter noun phrase. The word молоде́ц is used to praise someone's performance.
How does it change in a sentence?
мои́ поздравле́ния is a plural neuter form.
How do you pronounce it?
pozdravljáju
Did you know?
- The word поздравля́ю comes from the root здрав, which refers to health. Literally, the act of congratulating is linked to wishing someone good health.
- To avoid the bad luck mentioned above, Russians often use the phrase не сглази, which means 'don't jinx it', when a celebration is anticipated.
- Russian has a specific cultural nuance where молоде́ц can be used ironically to tell someone they have made a clumsy mistake, similar to saying 'way to go' in English.
Examples in context
- Ваша презентация была великолепной! Поздравляю с отличным выступлением!Your presentation was fantastic! Congratulations on your excellent performance!
- Родился малыш? От всей души поздравляю с пополнением семьи!A baby was born? Congratulations on the new addition to your family!
- Поздравляю с успешным собеседованием! Теперь вы работаете в одной из лучших компаний города!Congratulations on your successful interview! Now you're working in one of the best companies in the city!
- Поздравля́ю с побе́дой!Pozdravlyayu s pobedoy!Congratulations on the victory!
- Я серде́чно поздравля́ю вас с днём рожде́ния.Ya serdechno pozdravlyayu vas s dnyom rozhdeniya.I heartily congratulate you on your birthday.
- Поздравля́ю с но́вым до́мом!Pozdravlyayu s novym domom!Congratulations on your new home!
Example conversation
Maria is calling Dmitry to congratulate him on his new job.
- Мария MariaДмитри́й, поздравля́ю с но́вой рабо́той!Dmitriy, pozdravlyayu s novoy rabotoy!Dmitry, congratulations on your new job!
- Дмитрий DmitryСпаси́бо большое, Мари́я!Spasibo bol'shoye, Mariya!Thank you very much, Maria!
- Мария MariaТы заслужи́л э́то.Ty zaslužil eto.You deserved it.
- Дмитрий DmitryМне о́чень прия́тно.Mne ochen' priyatno.I am very pleased.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “congratulations” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
