🇷🇺 Russian phrases

How to say “Congratulations” in Russian

Поздравляю!

Pozdravlyayu!

Literally: I congratulate (you)neutral

Add "с" + instrumental for the occasion: "поздравляю с праздником" (happy holiday). Use поздравляем (we congratulate) when speaking for a group.

Other ways to say it

RussianPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
Поздравляем!Pozdravlyayem!(We) congratulate you!On behalf of a family, team or group.
Молодец!Molodets!Well done!Praise for an achievement, informal.

In a sentence

Поздравляю с новой работой!

Pozdravlyayu s novoy rabotoy!

Congratulations on your new job!

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