English–German
“well-wisher” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/gʁatuˈlant/
Example
Viele Gratulanten kamen zur Feier, um dem Brautpaar zu gratulieren.
Many well-wishers came to the celebration to congratulate the newlyweds.
How to say “well-wisher” in German
“Well-wisher” in German is Gratulant.
A person who approaches the people being celebrated to add a personal word of congratulations.
Example sentences with Gratulant
Viele Gäste waren da, aber nur wenige Gratulanten überreichten Geschenke.
Many guests were there, but only a few well-wishers gave gifts.
Tips for using Gratulant
- Gratulant names the person, while the common expression jemandem gratulieren describes the action and keeps the recipient in the dative.