I have noticed that some people write or say “Congratulation” when they want to wish someone.
That is INCORRECT.
The
correct interjection or phrase when you want to express joy or
happiness for the success or good fortune of someone
is
“Congratulations”
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Congratulations
with
-
's'
You CANNOT tell someone “Congratulation” without the 's'.
For example :
1) Congratulations!
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3) Congratulations!
You have received the promotion!
4) Congratulations
on winning the lottery!
5) Congratulations
on
your engagement.
You can also say : Congrats
You can also say : Congrats
"Congrats" is the short form of the word
"Congratulations".
Congratulation
(without the 's') can only be used as a noun in instances like this :
I
would like you to send a congratulation
letter to her.
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1) I forgot to congratulate
her.
2) Thanks for congratulating
me.
Another word you can use that also
means congratulations is Felicitation.
For example :
1) I offer my felicitations
to you.
2) She was sad that she did not receive
any felicitations when the
results were announced.
3) They held a felicitation
function for the winners.
On the other hand, for any sad
occasions such as misfortune (usually death), we say “Condolences”.
It is an expression of sympathy.
For example :
1) He wrote a condolence
letter to the widow.
Widow – a woman whose husband has
died and she has not remarried.
Widower – a man whose wife has died
and he has not remarried.
2) Please accept my heartfelt
condolences on the loss of your
friend.
4) The Prime Minister sent his
condolences to the grieving
family.
5) We wish to express our sincere
condolences to your family on the
passing of your aunt.
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