Meeting 3

Expression of Congratulation

1. Congratulation for + noun

Example

• Congratulation for the result of test (Selamat atas nilai tesnya)

• Congratulation for the new position (Selamat atas jabatan barunya)

2. Congratulation for + being + noun

     Example

• Congratulation for being the new manager (Selamat karena telah     menjadi manager baru)

• Congratulation for being the champion (Selamat karena menjadi juara)

3. Congratulation for + v-ing

     Example

• Congratulation for winning the competition (Selamat karena telah memenangi kompetisi)

• Congratulation for passing the exam (Selamat karena telah lulus ujian)

Responses of Congratulations

1. Thanks. I hope so too (terima kasih. Saya harap kamu juga)

2. You are welcome (sama-sama)

3. It’s very good of you to say so (menyenangkan kamu berkata seperti itu)

4. How nice of you to say so (terima kasih. Senang mendengarnya)

5. Thank you very much for saying so (terima kasih atas harapannya)

Example of Congratulation