A1 Expression Neutre

Herzlichen Glückwunsch!

Congratulations!

Entraîne-toi

Signification

Used to express congratulations for an achievement or event.

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Contexte culturel

Never congratulate a German on their birthday before the actual day. It is considered a 'Jinx' and many take it quite seriously. While 'Herzlichen Glückwunsch' is used, 'Alles Gute' is often preferred for birthdays as it feels slightly more casual and warm. In a professional setting, a handshake is mandatory when delivering this phrase. It shows respect and genuine acknowledgement of the peer's work.

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The Birthday Rule

Never say it early! If you see a friend the day before their birthday, say 'Viel Spaß beim Reinfeiern' (Have fun celebrating into it) instead.

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Preposition Mastery

Memorize 'Glückwunsch ZUM' (masc/neut) and 'Glückwunsch ZUR' (fem). It makes you sound instantly more fluent.

Signification

Used to express congratulations for an achievement or event.

⚠️

The Birthday Rule

Never say it early! If you see a friend the day before their birthday, say 'Viel Spaß beim Reinfeiern' (Have fun celebrating into it) instead.

🎯

Preposition Mastery

Memorize 'Glückwunsch ZUM' (masc/neut) and 'Glückwunsch ZUR' (fem). It makes you sound instantly more fluent.

Teste-toi

Which ending is correct for the adjective?

Herzlich___ Glückwunsch!

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : en

It is masculine accusative, so the adjective takes the -en ending.

Complete the birthday wish.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch ______ Geburtstag!

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : zum

It is 'zu' + 'dem' (masculine dative), which contracts to 'zum'.

Match the event to the correct phrase.

Event: Wedding (Die Hochzeit)

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Herzlichen Glückwunsch zur Hochzeit!

Hochzeit is feminine, so 'zu' + 'der' becomes 'zur'.

What would you say if your friend just passed a hard exam?

Friend: 'Ich habe die Prüfung bestanden!' You: '_______!'

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Herzlichen Glückwunsch

You congratulate someone after they have succeeded.

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Aides visuelles

When to say Herzlichen Glückwunsch!

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Events

  • • Geburtstag
  • • Hochzeit
  • • Prüfung
  • • Baby

Banque d exercices

4 exercices
Which ending is correct for the adjective? Choose A1

Herzlich___ Glückwunsch!

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : en

It is masculine accusative, so the adjective takes the -en ending.

Complete the birthday wish. Fill Blank A2

Herzlichen Glückwunsch ______ Geburtstag!

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : zum

It is 'zu' + 'dem' (masculine dative), which contracts to 'zum'.

Match the event to the correct phrase. situation_matching A2

Event: Wedding (Die Hochzeit)

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Herzlichen Glückwunsch zur Hochzeit!

Hochzeit is feminine, so 'zu' + 'der' becomes 'zur'.

What would you say if your friend just passed a hard exam? dialogue_completion A1

Friend: 'Ich habe die Prüfung bestanden!' You: '_______!'

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Herzlichen Glückwunsch

You congratulate someone after they have succeeded.

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Questions fréquentes

3 questions

Yes, it's very common among friends and sounds perfectly natural.

Yes, 'Herzlichen Glückwunsch zur Hochzeit' is the standard greeting.

Because it's masculine accusative. You are wishing 'a' (einen) heartfelt (herzlichen) wish.

Expressions liées

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Alles Gute

similar

All the best

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Viel Erfolg

contrast

Much success

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Gratuliere

synonym

Congrats

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