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How to Say “Congratulations” in Turkish

The usual way to say “Congratulations” in Turkish is Tebrikler. It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 4 alternatives (formal, informal), how to reply, an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.

In Turkish

Tebrikler

Literally
“congratulations”
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Neutralsafe in almost any situation

How Tebrikler is built

  1. tebrikcongratulation
  2. -lerplural
Grammar guideTurkish Plural Suffix: -lar & -ler Rules, Exceptions, and When NOT to Use Them →Grammar guideTurkish Imperative & Optative Moods: Commands, Invitations (Gidelim, Yapalım) →

Other ways to say “Congratulations”

  • Tebrik ederimFormal

    “I congratulate you”

    More formal.

  • Helal olsunInformal

    “may it be lawful to you”

    “Well done, respect!” for a real achievement.

  • Hayırlı olsunNeutral

    “may it be auspicious”

    For a new job, car, home or business.

  • Gözün aydınNeutral

    “may your eye be bright”

    For joyful news about loved ones, like a birth or a return.

How to reply

  • Teşekkür ederim!

    Thank you!

  • Sağ ol!

    Thanks!

Example dialogue

  1. A

    Terfi aldım!

    I got promoted!

  2. B

    Tebrikler, çok hak ettin!

    Congratulations, you really deserved it!

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Well doneAferin!InformalCongratulations on your new homeHayırlı olsunNeutralCongratulations on your weddingMutluluklar dilerimNeutralGood luckBol şansNeutral

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“Congratulations” in Turkish: FAQ

How do you say “Congratulations” in Turkish?

The most common way is Tebrikler (literally “congratulations”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Tebrik ederim (“I congratulate you”): more formal.

How do you reply to Tebrikler?

Typical replies are Teşekkür ederim! (“Thank you!”) and Sağ ol! (“Thanks!”).

What does each part of Tebrikler mean?

tebrik = congratulation; -ler = plural. Turkish matches the wish to the news: tebrikler for achievements, hayırlı olsun for new purchases or jobs, gözün aydın for joyful news about loved ones.

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