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congratulations in Malay

tahniah

/kənˌɡɹat͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/US/kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/

congratulations in Malay: tahniah, syabas. In English, congratulations means expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.

Malay words for congratulations

expressing approbation
tahniah, syabas

English meaning of congratulations

  1. interjection Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.

Full definition of congratulations

congratulations in a sentence

  • Warm congratulations on your newborn boy!

congratulations in other languages

Questions about congratulations in Malay

What is the meaning of congratulations in Malay?
Congratulations in Malay is tahniah, syabas.
Apakah maksud congratulations dalam bahasa Melayu?
Congratulations: tahniah, syabas.
What does congratulations mean in English?
Congratulations means expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.

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