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Badhaai ho in English: Congratulations! (बधाई हो)
Congratulations!
Hindi (Devanagari)
बधाई हो
Hindi (English letters)
badhaai ho
Badhai ho (बधाई हो) is “Congratulations!” in English. Use it for good news or an achievement, such as a new job, graduation, or a wedding. Say “Congratulations on your new job,” with on before the achievement.
“badhaai ho” kehna ho, to English mein “Congratulations!” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
New job
Congratulations on the new job!
नई नौकरी के लिए बधाई हो!
nai naukri ke liye badhaai ho!
How to pronounce “Congratulations!”
Say it in English
kuhng-ra-chuh-LAY-shuhnz
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Congratulations!: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Congratulations! | बधाई हो badhaai ho The basic interjection form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic interjection form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Congratulations on the new job! | नई नौकरी के लिए बधाई हो! nai naukri ke liye badhaai ho! New job | New job |
| Congratulations on passing. | पास होने पर बधाई हो। paas hone par badhaai ho. Exam result | Exam result |
“Congratulations!” is a short expression used as a response or exclamation. Match it to the situation and the relationship, as in the examples below.
Tone matters with a short expression. Say it clearly and politely; an exclamation mark does not mean you need to shout.
How to use “Congratulations!” in English sentences
1. New job
Congratulations on the new job!
नई नौकरी के लिए बधाई हो!
nai naukri ke liye badhaai ho!
2. Exam result
Congratulations on passing.
पास होने पर बधाई हो।
paas hone par badhaai ho.
3. Wedding toast
Congratulations to you both.
आप दोनों को बधाई हो।
aap donon ko badhaai ho.
Common mistakes with “Congratulations!”
Instead of
Congratulations for your new job!
Say this
Congratulations on your new job!
Use congratulations on followed by the achievement. For an action, use the -ing form: congratulations on passing.
Instead of
Congratulation on passing!
Say this
Congratulations on passing!
The conventional English wish uses the plural form congratulations.
Congratulating a friend on a promotion
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Heard you got a promotion — congratulations!
Show Hindi meaning
सुना, प्रमोशन मिला — बधाई हो!
suna, promotion mila — badhaai ho!
You
Thanks! Congratulations to you too on yesterday's win.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया! आप की भी बधाई हो कल की जीत पर।
shukriya! aap ki bhi badhaai ho kal ki jeet par.
Partner
Let's have sweets.
Show Hindi meaning
चलो मिठाई खाते हैं।
chalo mithai khaate hain.
You
Sure — we need that congratulations happiness.
Show Hindi meaning
ज़रूर — बधाई हो वाली खुशी चाहिए।
zaroor — badhaai ho wali khushi chahiye.
Your turn: use “Congratulations!”
Say this in English: पास होने पर बधाई हो। (paas hone par badhaai ho.)
Reveal sample answer
Congratulations on passing.
पास होने पर बधाई हो।
paas hone par badhaai ho.
Compare your word order with “Congratulations on passing.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Congratulations!” in English
Badhaai ho ko English mein kya kehte hain?
Badhai ho (बधाई हो) is “Congratulations!” in English. Use it for good news or an achievement, such as a new job, graduation, or a wedding. Say “Congratulations on your new job,” with on before the achievement.
What does “Congratulations!” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Congratulations!” means बधाई हो (badhaai ho). The sentence “Congratulations on the new job!” shows it in context.
How do I use “Congratulations!” in a sentence?
Congratulations on passing. Hindi meaning: पास होने पर बधाई हो। (paas hone par badhaai ho.). “Congratulations!” is a short expression used as a response or exclamation. Match it to the situation and the relationship, as in the examples below.
What should I watch for when using “Congratulations!”?
Tone matters with a short expression. Say it clearly and politely; an exclamation mark does not mean you need to shout.
