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How to reply to “Congratulations” in English

Congratulations recognize an achievement or good event. A short thanks is enough, and a little detail can add warmth.

Badhai ka shukriya ada karein. Apni khushi ka chhota update dena bhi natural hai.

Choose a reply that fits

Reply 1
Thank you!
धन्यवाद!
dhanyavaad!
A simple acknowledgment.
Reply 2
Thanks, I'm really happy.
धन्यवाद, मैं बहुत खुश हूँ।
dhanyavaad, main bahut khush hoon.
Share your happiness.
Reply 3
I couldn't have done it without your help.
आपकी मदद के बिना यह नहीं हो पाता।
aapki madad ke bina yah nahi ho paata.
Credit the person's help when it was part of the achievement.
Reply 4
That's kind of you.
यह आपकी मेहरबानी है।
yah aapki mehrbaani hai.
Acknowledge the person's kindness.

Listen to the whole message before choosing a reply. A simple acknowledgment. Credit the person's help when it was part of the achievement.

Partner
Congratulations on your new job!
Show Hindi meaning
नई नौकरी की बधाई हो!
nai naukri ki badhaai ho!
You
Thanks, I'm really happy.
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद, मैं बहुत खुश हूँ।
dhanyavaad, main bahut khush hoon.

Thank someone who helped you achieve the result.

Reveal sample reply

I couldn't have done it without your help.

आपकी मदद के बिना यह नहीं हो पाता।

aapki madad ke bina yah nahi ho paata.