dikgatlho
Congratulations in Tswana is dikgatlho.
dikgatlho is used as an interjection to express approbation.
Meaning: expressing approbation (intj)
Did you know?
- The concept of 'congratulations' in Tswana culture is deeply tied to 'botho', a philosophy similar to 'ubuntu' that emphasizes humanity and community, meaning the praise often acknowledges the support of others in the person's success.
- In Tswana culture, expressing 'congratulations' to an elder requires a much more subdued and respectful tone than saying it to a peer, even when using the same word.
- The word dikgatlho is a plural noun, which reflects how Tswana often conceptualizes abstract notions like 'congratulations' as a collection of many 'praises' or 'commendations'.
Example conversation
Masego tells Phenyo about his new job.
- MasegoKe bone gore o bone tiro e ntsha.I saw that you got a new job.
- PhenyoEe, ke e simetse botsala jwa kgale.Yes, I started it with an old friend.
- MasegoDikgatlho, Phenyo!Congratulations, Phenyo!
- PhenyoKe a leboga, Masego.Thank you, Masego.
