Õnnitlesin

"Õnnitlesin" is the past tense, first-person singular form of the Estonian verb "õnnitleda". The verb "õnnitleda" means "to congratulate" in English. Therefore, "õnnitlesin" translates directly to "I congratulated". This word is used in Estonian to express that the speaker has offered congratulations to someone.

For example, if someone achieved a goal or experienced a positive event, one might say "Ma õnnitlesin teda tema sünnipäeva puhul," which means "I congratulated him/her on his/her birthday." The grammatical context of "õnnitlesin" indicates the action of congratulating was performed by the speaker ("I") and occurred in the past. It is a common and fundamental verb used in everyday communication in Estonia when acknowledging someone's success, achievements, or happy occasions. The word itself does not carry any specific cultural connotations beyond the act of expressing good wishes and recognition.