gratulálunk

Gratulálunk is a Hungarian verb form that means we congratulate. It is the present indicative first-person plural of the verb gratulálni (to congratulate) and is commonly used as an exclamation meaning “congratulations.”

Etymology and related forms. The verb gratulálni derives from Latin gratulatio or gratulāri, through the borrowing paths of European languages into Hungarian. Related words include gratulálás (congratulations) and gratulálásra, used to refer to the act or expression of congratulating.

Usage and meaning. Gratulálunk is used to express congratulations to another person or group, and can be employed in formal and informal contexts. It often accompanies praise for achievements, milestones, or positive outcomes. When speaking to a single person, speakers typically use gratulálok (I congratulate you); gratulálunk is used when the speaker is part of a group or in a collective context, for example in announcements, media, or formal acknowledgments. The standalone exclamation Gratulálunk! functions as a general “Congratulations!”

Examples. Common uses include Gratuálunk neked a sikeredhez (We congratulate you on your success) and simply Gratuálunk! as a general congratulations. In formal writing, the expression may appear in announcements or broadcasts to acknowledge accomplishments.

See also. gratulálás, gratulálni.