Why do we say congratulations instead of congratulation?
congratulations—which is correct? There's just one way to spell it, and that's congratulations, with a T. This word came into English from Latin, where it was formed by combining the prefix com-, meaning “with,” to the root gratulari, meaning “give thanks” or “show joy.”
A very common way of saying 'congratulations' in a non standard way, or slang, is 'congrats'. Another common way is the expression "kudos", which is used after a job well done (either literally or sarcastically).
Be sure to include congratulations in the opening sentence. Here are some examples of congratulations: I would like to offer my congratulations on [reason].
"It is traditional to say 'Congratulations' to a groom after a wedding, but 'Best wishes' to the bride. The implication is that the groom has made a great 'catch', but that it would be impolite to say that the bride had."
The most common verbal greeting is a simple “Hey”, “Hello”, or “Hi”. Some people may use Australian slang and say “G'day” or “G'day mate”. However, this is less common in cities. Many Australians greet by saying “Hey, how are you?”.
Bravo – Well done, or congratulations. Bugger all – Very little, almost nothing or completely nothing. Chalk and Cheese – Two things that do not go together, or go together very badly.
You can simply use one of the short phrases grouped by the types below: Adjectives: Awesome, Great, Impressive, Wonderful, Commendable etc. Claps: Applauses, Cheers, Bravo, Hats off to you.
Beaut! or You beauty! Exclamation of delight. Bonzer Good, a good thing. Mate A sworn friend – one you'd do anything for – as essential as beer to the Australian stereotype.
Contributor's comments: "But" at the end of a sentence is used in Sydney where it is the same as putting "but" at the beginning of a sentence. Thus "But I didn't do it!" is the same as saying "I didn't do it, but!"
