congratulazioni per il fidanzamento
/kon.ɡra.tu.latˈt͡sjɔ.ni per il fi.dan.t͡saˈmen.to/word by word
The English phrase "congratulations on your engagement" is translated into Italian as congratulazioni per il fidanzamento.
This phrase is used to express happiness and offer good wishes to a couple who have decided to marry. Unlike the English version which uses the possessive "your", the Italian phrase uses the definite article il, making it literally "congratulations for the engagement".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of congratulazioni (congratulations), per (for), il (the) and fidanzamento (engagement).
Which one should you use?
While the full phrase congratulazioni per il fidanzamento is a complete expression, you can also use the shorter, very common alternative Auguri! to express well wishes for the occasion.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word congratulazioni is a feminine plural noun and is almost always used in its plural form when offering congratulations. The word fidanzamento is a masculine singular noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of 10 syllables, and the stress is on the 5th syllable.
Did you know?
- The word fidanzamento comes from the root fidanza, which relates to 'trust' and 'faith'. This connects the act of getting engaged to the concept of placing one's trust in a partner.
- The term fidanzato can mean 'boyfriend' or 'girlfriend' even if the couple is not formally engaged.
- In traditional Italian culture, the fidanzamento was not just a private agreement but often a formal event where the groom's family visited the bride's home to ask the father for permission.
Examples in context
- Auguri per il vostro fidanzamento!Congratulations on your engagement!
- Tanti auguri per il vostro fidanzamento!Many congratulations on your engagement!
- Sono davvero felice per voi e vi auguro ogni bene per il vostro futuro insieme!I'm really happy for you and wish you all the best for your future together!
- Ricevi le mie più sincere congratulazioni per il fidanzamento.Please accept my most sincere congratulations on your engagement.
Example conversation
Matteo sees Martina at a cafe and finds out she is engaged.
- MatteoEhi Martina, ho sentito la notizia, congratulazioni per il fidanzamento!Hey Martina, I heard the news, congratulations on your engagement!
- MartinaGrazie mille, Matteo! Sono davvero molto felice.Thanks a lot, Matteo! I am really very happy.
- MatteoSiete una bellissima coppia.You are a beautiful couple.
- MartinaGrazie di cuore per il pensiero.Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the thought.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (congratulazioni, per, il, fidanzamento) and can differ in connected speech.
