How to Say 'Congratulations' in Arabic

Whether you're congratulating someone on a new job, a wedding, a graduation, or the birth of a child, knowing the right words can help you connect more deeply with Arabic-speaking friends, family, and colleagues. This article will explore the various ways to say "congratulations" in Arabic, continue reading to learn how to say congratulations in Arabic.

How to Say Congratulations in Arabic

In Arabic, the word for 'congratulations' can be expressed in several ways, as follows:

• مبروك (mabrook)
  
  مبروك (mabrook) is the most common term and is the go-to phrase for celebrating joyful moments and expressing happiness for someone's good news or accomplishments. It is a versatile and informal way to express congratulations and can be used in spoken and written Arabic.
  
  Examples:
  
  - "!مبروك على النجاح" (Mabrook ʿala al-najah!) - "Congratulations on the success!"
  - "!مبروك على المولود الجديد" (Mabrook ʿala al-mawloud al-jadeed!) - "Congratulations on the new baby!"
  - "!مبروك على الزواج" (Mabrook ʿala al-zawaj!) - "Congratulations on the wedding!"
  
  
  
• مُبارك (Mubarak)
  
  مُبارك (Mubarak) is another way to say "congratulations" in Arabic, though it is more formal compared to مبروك (Mabrook). The term مُبارك comes from the root word that means "blessed," and it is often used in more formal or written contexts.
  
  Example: "!مُبارك على الوظيفة الجديدة" (Mubarak ʿala al-wazifa al-jadida!) - "Congratulations on the new job!"
  
  
  
• تهانينا (Tahaniina)
  
  تهانينا (tahaniina) is commonly used in more formal contexts, such as official communications, written cards, or formal gatherings.
  
  Example: "!تهانينا على الترقية" (Tahaniina ʿala al-tarqiya!) - "Congratulations on the promotion!"
  
  
  
• ألف مبروك (Alf mabrook)
  
  ألف مبروك (alf mabrook) is translated to "a thousand congratulations." It is an energetic and joyful expression, making it suitable for pleasant and significant occasions.
  
  Example: "!ألف مبروك على البيت الجديد" (Alf mabrook ʿala al-bayt al-jadeed!) - "Congratulations on the new house!"
  

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