Expressing Congratulations (Ucapan Selamat)
1. In Conversations (Percakapan)
These are common phrases used in direct, spoken communication.
| Situation | English Phrases | Indonesian Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Very Casual | Congrats! | Selamat! (Singkat & informal) |
| Nice one! / You did it! | Hore! / Kamu berhasil! | |
| Way to go! | Hebat! (Pujian untuk pencapaian) | |
| Standard | Congratulations! | Selamat! (Standar dan umum) |
| That's fantastic/wonderful/awesome! | Itu luar biasa! | |
| I'm so happy for you! | Aku senang sekali untukmu! | |
| Well done! / Good job! | Kerja bagus! | |
| Formal | I'd like to congratulate you on... | Saya ingin mengucapkan selamat atas... |
| Let me offer my congratulations. | Izinkan saya menyampaikan ucapan selamat. | |
| You deserve it! | Anda pantas menerimanya! |
Example Dialogues:
Dialogue 1: Acing a Test
A: "I got the highest score on the math test!"
B: "Wow, congrats! That's awesome! I'm so happy for you!"
A: "Thanks! I studied all night for it."
Dialogue 2: Getting a Promotion (Formal)
A: "Mr. Smith, I heard the news about your promotion to manager."
B: "Yes, thank you. It was announced this morning."
A: "I'd like to congratulate you. You truly deserve it for all your hard work."
B: "That's very kind of you to say. Thank you."
2. In Messages, Cards, or Letters (Pesan/Surat)
These are written forms, which can be short (text) or longer (card/email).
A. Short & Sweet (for SMS/WhatsApp/Instagram)
Congrats on the new job! So proud of you! 🎉
Huge congratulations on your graduation! Well done! 👏🎓
Yay! Congrats on the new baby! So happy for your family! ❤️
Heard the great news! Congrats on your promotion! You earned it!
B. Longer & More Meaningful (for Cards or Emails)
Structure:
Opening: State the reason for your message.
Body: Add a personal touch or mention their effort.
Closing: Wish them well for the future.
Example 1: For a Graduation
Dear [Name],
I was so thrilled to hear about your graduation. Congratulations! All those long nights of studying and your incredible dedication have truly paid off. This is just the beginning of an amazing journey for you.
Wishing you all the success and happiness in your future endeavors.
Warmly,
[Your Name]
Example 2: For a Wedding
To the happy couple,
Congratulations on your wedding! What wonderful news. Wishing you a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and joy together. May your marriage be happy, healthy, and blessed.
With love,
[Your Name]
3. On Posters (Slogan & Captions)
Posters need short, powerful, and motivational phrases. They often use big, bold fonts and exciting visuals (like confetti 🎉, trophies 🏆, or stars ✨).
A. General Achievement Posters (e.g., for a school)
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2024! 🎓
WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!
CELEBRATING OUR CHAMPIONS! 🏆
A JOB WELL DONE! YOUR FUTURE IS BRIGHT! ✨
HATS OFF TO OUR GRADUATES!
B. Specific Event Posters (e.g., for a competition winner)
CONGRATS TO OUR SCIENCE FAIR WINNER: [Name]!
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TEAM FOR WINNING THE TOURNAMENT!
YOU DID IT! #1 DEBATE TEAM
Visual Elements for a Poster:
Main Headline: "CONGRATULATIONS!" in the largest font.
Specific Reason: "To our Employee of the Month" in a smaller font.
Name: The name of the person or group being celebrated.
Image: A photo of the person/team, icons (trophy, star, medal), or abstract celebratory graphics.
Colors: Bright and happy colors like gold, blue, red, or purple
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