How do you use "Kudos" in a sentence?

Kudos to you. Kudos for finishing. Give them kudos. Kudos on the promotion.

Kudos

Q: What does "Kudos" mean?

Praise, credit Greek-derived word meaning praise or glory. Used to give credit or express admiration.

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Meaning: Praise, credit

赞扬、荣誉

Elogio, reconocimiento

称賛、功績

칭찬, 공로

Greek-derived word meaning praise or glory. Used to give credit or express admiration.

源自希腊语的词，意为赞扬或荣耀。用于给予认可或表达钦佩。

Palabra derivada del griego que significa elogio o gloria. Se usa para dar crédito o expresar admiración.

称賛や栄光を意味するギリシャ語由来の言葉。認めたり称賛を表すときに使う。

그리스어에서 유래한 단어로, 칭찬이나 영광을 의미. 공로를 인정하거나 감탄을 표현할 때 사용.

Examples

Kudos to you.
向你致敬
Te felicito
お見事
대단하네요
Kudos for finishing.
完成了，值得赞扬
Enhorabuena por terminarlo
完了させたことを称賛する
끝까지 해낸 것을 칭찬합니다
Give them kudos.
给他们点赞
Felicítalos
彼らを称えよう
그들을 칭찬합시다
Kudos on the promotion.
恭喜晋升
Enhorabuena por el ascenso
昇進おめでとう
승진 축하해요

Pronunciation

/ˈkjuːdɒs/

Usage Guide

Context: praise, credit, respect

Tone: respectful, praising

✓ Do Say

Kudos to you.
向你致敬
Enhorabuena
あなたに称賛を
대단하네요.
Kudos on that.
那件事做得好
Bien hecho con eso
それはお見事
잘했어요.
Give them kudos.
给他们点个赞
Hay que reconocerselo
彼らを褒めてあげて
그들을 칭찬합시다.

✗ Don't Say

Singular not plural
是单数形式
Es singular, no plural
単数形で使う
단수형으로 사용
From Greek
源自希腊语
Del griego
ギリシャ語由来
그리스어 유래

Common Mistakes

'Kudos' is singular (one kudo is incorrect)
From Greek

Origin & History

From Greek 'kudos' meaning glory or fame.

Etymology: From Greek 'kudos'

First recorded: 19th century

Cultural Context

Era: 19th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Universal usage; Professional contexts

Regional notes: Universal. Note: 'kudos' is singular, not plural.

Variations

KudosKudos to youBig kudos