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How to Say ‘That's wonderful, congratulations, Grandma!’ in German

Das ist ja toll, herzlichen Glückwunsch, Oma!

dahs ist yah toll HAIRTS-likh-en GLUEK-voonsh OH-mah

[dahs ist yah toll HAIRTS-likh-en GLUEK-voonsh OH-mah]

Phrase Breakdown

Das ist ja toll,

dahs ist yah toll

That's really great,

An enthusiastic reaction. 'Ja' adds surprise and joy. Say it 'das ist ya tol'.

Example

Du hast die Prüfung bestanden? Das ist ja toll!

You passed the exam? That's great!

Words in this phrase

Das

[dahs]

that

Used to indicate something known or assumed.

Example

Wir wissen, dass er kommt.

We know that he's coming.

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

[yah]

really / indeed

Modal particle adding emphasis or surprise.

Example

Du bist ja schon da!

You're already here!

toll

[toll]

great

Excellent or very good.

Example

Das Buch ist toll.

The book is great.

herzlichen Glückwunsch, Oma!

HAIRTS-likh-en GLUEK-voonsh OH-mah

congratulations, Grandma!

'Herzlichen Glückwunsch' is the standard way to say congratulations. Here the speaker is teasing the future grandmother. The 'ü' is like 'ee' with rounded lips: 'HAIRTS-li-khen GLÜK-voonsh'.

Example

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!

Happy birthday!

Words in this phrase

herzlichen

[HAIRTS-likh-en]

heartfelt / warm

Adjective from 'Herz'; used in 'herzlichen Glückwunsch'.

Example

Herzlichen Dank für alles!

Warm thanks for everything!

Glückwunsch

[GLUEK-voonsh]

congratulations

Noun for a good wish; used to congratulate.

Example

Glückwunsch zur Hochzeit!

Congratulations on the wedding!

Oma

[OH-mah]

grandma

Informal, affectionate word for grandmother.

Example

Die Oma backt einen Kuchen.

Grandma is baking a cake.

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