In German
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zur Geburt!
Meaning: congratulations on the birth (of a baby)
Formal or informal? Warm and appropriate for both close family and more distant acquaintances congratulating new parents. “Zur Geburt” (on the birth) specifies the occasion, distinct from a general “Herzlichen Glückwunsch”.
Example sentences
HerzlichenGlückwunschzurGeburteuresSohnes!
Congratulations on the birth of your son!
WirgratuliereneuchzurGeburtderTochter.
We congratulate you on the birth of your daughter.
HerzlichenGlückwunschzurGeburt,ihrDrei!
Congratulations on the birth, you three!
Common mistake
Don't drop “zur Geburt” thinking a generic “Herzlichen Glückwunsch!” is specific enough — adding the occasion makes clear exactly what you're congratulating.
Quick check
Which specific phrase congratulates new parents “on the birth”?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Why add “zur Geburt”?
It specifies the occasion — a baby's birth — rather than leaving the congratulations generic.
What do you say to the baby's parents?
“Herzlichen Glückwunsch zur Geburt!” works well, addressed to both parents.