Düğününüz kutlu olsun
/dyːnynyz kutlu olsun/from spelling rules
The English phrase "congratulations on your wedding" is translated into Turkish as Düğününüz kutlu olsun.
This phrase is used to express good wishes to a couple who have just married. While Düğününüz kutlu olsun focuses on the wedding event itself, you can also use the common alternative Mutluluklar dilerim, which focuses more on the couple's future happiness.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, Düğününüz kutlu olsun translates to "May your wedding be blessed" or "May your wedding be auspicious".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes based on the level of formality or the number of people you are addressing. Using the suffix -nüz in Düğününüz makes the phrase formal or plural, which is used when addressing a couple or showing respect. If you are speaking to a close friend or just one person informally, you use Düğünün kutlu olsun.
How do you pronounce it?
/dyːnynyz kutlu olsun/. The /n/ sound is like the [n] in "not", the /z/ is like the [z] in "zone", the /k/ is like the [c] in "core", the /u/ is like the [oo] in "cool" and the /s/ is like the [s] in "send".
Did you know?
- At many Turkish weddings, guests may participate in a 'money dance' where they pin banknotes to the bride and groom. This is a common way to provide financial support while offering congratulations.
- The word kutlu stems from the ancient concept of 'kut', which refers to a divine, sacred energy or soul-giving power.
- The word düğün shares a root with the Turkish word for 'knot' or 'tie'. This reflects the idea of a wedding as the tying of a symbolic knot between two people.
Examples in context
- Düğününüz kutlu olsun, çok mutlu olun.Congratulations on your wedding, be very happy.
Example conversation
Merve greets Burak at his wedding reception.
- MerveMerhaba Burak, düğününüz kutlu olsun!Hello Burak, congratulations on your wedding!
- BurakÇok teşekkür ederim Merve, hoş geldin.Thank you very much Merve, welcome.
- MerveÇok güzel bir düğün olmuş.It has been a very beautiful wedding.
- BurakBeğenmene çok sevindim.I am very glad you like it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kutlu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
