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    5. Құтты болсын
    Artistic representation of Құтты болсын
    Kazakh•
    🇰🇿Kazakhstan

    Құтты болсын

    /KOOT-ty bohl-SIN/

    Meaning

    A versatile congratulatory phrase used to wish someone well on an achievement, milestone, or significant event. It conveys a sense of shared joy and good fortune.

    Literal Translation

    May it be blessed/happy

    How It's Used

    This phrase is used in a wide array of situations, from celebrating a new job, a birthday, a wedding, the birth of a child, a new home, to even smaller achievements or positive events. It's a common way to express happiness for someone else's good news.

    Emotions
    belonging,gratitude,joy,warmth
    Contexts
    celebration,family,friendship,greeting
    🇰🇿Kazakhstan

    by Anya Petrova·Written Jul 14, 2026

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