Wishes for phd graduation

Something Sweet Goes a Long Way

Have you ever been to more than one Feier ('celebration') in one day? Then you might know that the most important things to bring along are stamina, tons of smiles and something sweet to say! AGeschenk ('gift') obviously won't hurt either. Today, Sabrina has been invited to not only two but three parties: a Verlobungsfeier ('engagement party'), a graduation party and a gathering for Muttertag ('Mother's Day'). At least all of them are taking place in Leipzig, Germany!

While Sabrina is picking out an outfit suitable for all three different occasions, let's get familiar with some crucial terms and phrases to express congratulations and best wishes.

Crucial Terms to Know

Obviously there are a myriad of reasons to congratulate someone, such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, passed exams and more. First let's take a look at some general terms and phrases that you can use in many different situations:

General Congratulations & Best Wishes

Congratulations & Best Wishes for Special Occasions

Let's see how this new vocabulary can be applied in real life. Sabrina is already at her first party. It's time for us to join her and see how she's doing.

Congratulations for Different Occasions

It's lunchtime, and Sabrina is making her first appearance at the Verlobungsfeier ('engagement party') of her friend Maike.

Sabrina: Liebe Maike, herzlichen Glückwunsch zur Verlobung! ('Dear Maike, heartfelt congratulations for the engagement!') Ich wünsche Euch beiden von Herzen alles Liebe und alles Gute! ('I wish you both much love and all the best from the heart!')

Maike: Vielen Dank, Sabrina! ('Many thanks, Sabrina!') Anton is leider etwas krank heute, aber sonst ist alles super. ('Unfortunately, Anton is a little sick today, but besides that everything is great.')

Sabrina: Oh nein, sag ihm gute Besserung von mir! ('Oh no, tell him to feel better soon from me!')

After spending some time at the engagement party, Sabrina continues on to the next celebration, the graduation party of her cousin Peter.

Sabrina: Lieber Peter, ich freue mich sehr für Dich! ('Dear Peter, I am so happy for you!')

Ich gratuliere und wünsche Dir schonmal viel Glück und viel Erfolg auf Deinem weiteren Berufsweg! ('Congratulations! Much luck and success on your future professional path!')

Peter: Danke Dir, Cousinchen! ('Thank you, little cousin!') Und Dir nachträglich alles Gute zum Geburtstag! ('And for you belated birthday wishes!')

After dancing a bit with her cousin and his friends, Sabrina continues on to her last stop for the day: the Mother's Day gathering.

Sabrina: Liebe Mama, die besten Wünsche und alles Gute zum Muttertag! ('Dearest mom, best wishes and all the best for Mother's Day!') Du bist die beste Mama der Welt! ('You are the best mom in the world!')

Sabrina's mom is very excited to have her daughter home and that they get to enjoy some homemade cherry pie together. Guten Appetit!

Lesson Summary

In this lesson, we have explored a variety of ways to congratulate someone and to express best wishes. Some phrases and terms to use in general when congratulating someone include Gratulation ('Congratulations'), Ich gratuliere ('I congratulate'), Alles Gute ('all the best'), Alles Liebe ('much love'), or die besten Wünsche ('the best wishes'). Some specific phrases to congratulate someone are Viel Glück im neuen Heim ('Much luck in the new home'), Alles Gute zum Geburtstag ('all the best for the birthday') and Alles Gute zum Muttertag ('all the best for Mother's Day').

Graduation Card Messages and Quotes

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37 Best Graduation Congratulation Quotes

Here is the compilation of 37 Best Graduation Congratulation Quotes and sayings.

1. Your career will take you through unknown twists and turns but it is your education which will be the pillar you can always lean on. Congratulations.
2. Congratulations – not just for graduating with a master’s degree, but for finally becoming the master of your own destiny.
3. Your degree is not just a piece of paper. It is the set of wings that will help you fly away and burst out of the horizon into a new world called YOUR LIFE. Congratulations.
4. Now that you have graduated you can finally start EARNING but you will never stop LEARNING. Congratulations.
5. Today you are a step closer to your dream and will soon be reaping the fruits of your hard work. Congratulations.
6. With proud hearts you are wished sincere congratulations on graduating. All your dreams can come true only if you have the courage to pursue them. May you always keep learning, growing, and realizing the best in yourself.
7. You truly deserve the success! I’m sure that on your graduation day you feel a lot smarter. In my message I wish you to set your goals high, and won’t stop till you get there!
8. And so… The adventure begins! Congratulations on your graduation!
9. Congrats on this happy date! Always remember that you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think!
10. I congratulate you on your academic achievement. May success always come your way in life. Happy Graduation.
11. When you do your best and you really try, the results are excellent and you are the living proof of that. Congratulations.
12. With a successful graduation comes bigger challenges and obstacles in life. Tackle them out for your glory with the same zeal and vigor.
13. You are brilliant, able, and ambitious. You shall always walk the glory road. Happy graduation. I bless you with all that you need to earn many more achievements and feats in life ahead. Congratulations and well done.
14. So many dreamers; but only a few achievers; and you are one of those who achieved the goal! Congratulations on your graduation! We are all proud of you.
15.    Congratulations to you on your graduation day! Relax and take a break for now. You will need the strength and willpower to continue moving forward.
16. You are truly a living proof that beauty and brains can go together well. Congratulations for achieving the highest honors! We are proud of you!
17. Congratulations on scripting the first chapter of your success story. Keep writing bigger, brighter things.
18. Your journey is just beginning. The world is waiting for you to bestow great things upon it. Congratulations on your graduation. May your knowledge carry you far.
19. Learning is key to success. Continue learning and success will follow. Happy graduation.
20. Your academic accomplishments will bring you far in life. Treasure this moment of success. Embrace the journey ahead.
21. You are intelligent, earnest, and diligent. You shall always walk the high road. Happy Graduation. May god bless you with all that you need to earn many more achievements in life ahead. Congratulations and well done!
22. It’s time to reap the rewards of your dedication. Congrats on becoming a graduate.
23. Congratulations! The star you long for is already in your hands. But look, a brighter star is shining near you. It means another star to reach. Keep collecting stars until you shine the brightest.
24. May today’s success be the beginning of tomorrow’s achievements. Congratulations!
25. Congratulations on Your Graduation, The pride that we feel watching you achieve your goals is a defining moment for all of us!
26. May God continue his blessing on you, I knew you could do it, and I am proud of you. Congratulations. Congratulations graduate!
27. Congratulations on your graduation. I recognize that you have put your full efforts and I am at a glance to seeing you reap the benefits.
28. The day has finally become yours; the things have gone your way today. It is no wonder a milestone got achieved. Your zealous work has finally paid you. Congratulations.
29. Congratulations dear for the blistering accomplishment of your graduation. It is indeed a product of your passionate work and zeal.
30. Hard work always pays off in life, so, what if little bit of struggle and strive, now, you are officially a graduate, congrats on your achievement!
31. No matter how bitter the books of education may be, the fruits are always sweet. Happy Graduation. Best of luck!
32. Years of dedication, countless hours of studying, endless nights spent putting together projects and presentations, and the day is finally here. This is when all of that preparation will pay off. This is when the future begins. Congratulations, graduate!
33. Graduation is a time of utmost celebration. Celebration of hard work put towards studies. Celebration of perseverance even when life got tough. Celebration of success now that the end goal is achieved. Congratulations.
34. On your graduation success best friend, I extend my congratulatory wishes and wish you all the luck and best wishes for your bright future. Have a grand success celebration.
35. The future belongs to those who believe in their beauty of their dreams. Congratulations on your graduation.
36. Go confidently in the direction of your dreams and live the life you imagined.
37. Time to rejoice, Time to celebrate, for you have won in the long run. Congrats.