Ways to say it
| Uzbek | Pronunciation | Meaning | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabriklayman! | tab-rik-lay-MAN | Congratulations! | From one person. |
| Tabriklaymiz! | tab-rik-lay-MIZ | Congratulations! (from us) | From a group, a team, a family. |
| Muborak boʻlsin! | mu-bo-RAK boʻl-SIN | May it be blessed! | For a purchase, a new home, a holiday. |
| Qutlugʻ boʻlsin! | qut-LUGʻ boʻl-SIN | May it be blessed! | A traditional, slightly more formal wish. |
Capital letters mark the stressed syllable. Uzbek stress usually falls on the last syllable.
What it literally means
I congratulate.
In a real exchange
- You: Yangi ish bilan tabriklayman!
Congratulations on the new job! - Friend: Rahmat! Siz ham omadli boʻling.
Thanks! Good luck to you too.
Good to know
- The occasion goes first, with bilan: Toʻy bilan tabriklayman, congratulations on the wedding.
- For something new that was bought, the phrase is Muborak boʻlsin, not Tabriklayman.
Common mistakes
- Saying Tabriklayman about a new car or phone. People say Muborak boʻlsin.