Congratulations & Celebrations
Use these phrases to congratulate friends, colleagues, and family on birthdays, weddings, exams, and exciting personal milestones.
Key Phrases
Alles Liebe zum Geburtstag!
casualLots of love on your birthday!
Warm and personal, best for close friends and family members.
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!
neutralHappy birthday!
The universal standard greeting suitable for anyone.
Ich wünsche Ihnen alles Gute zum Geburtstag.
politeI wish you all the best on your birthday.
Formal greeting for professional contacts or people you address with 'Sie'.
Super gemacht! Du hast die Prüfung geschafft!
casualAwesome job! You passed the exam!
Enthusiastic and informal, great for celebrating exam results.
Gut gemacht, herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Erfolg!
neutralWell done, congratulations on your success!
Suitable for colleagues, students, or acquaintances reaching a milestone.
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum neuen Job und viel Erfolg!
neutralCongratulations on the new job and best of luck!
A friendly, standard wish when someone signs a contract or starts work.
Alles Liebe zur Hochzeit und für eure Zukunft!
neutralAll the best for your wedding and your future together!
Commonly written in greeting cards or spoken directly to newlyweds.
Auf dich! Lass uns feiern!
casualTo you! Let's celebrate!
Casual toast when clinking glasses with friends at a party.
Prost zusammen, stoßen wir an!
neutralCheers everyone, let's toast!
Everyday toast used in group gatherings before taking the first sip.
Zum Wohl und vielen Dank für die Einladung!
politeTo your health, and thank you very much for the invitation!
Polite toast often used with wine at a dinner or formal gathering.