Well done
Slang Term
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★★ Very Common
Neutral
Meaning: Congratulations on an achievement
做得好,恭喜。
Felicitación por un logro.
よくやった、おめでとう。
잘했어, 수고했어
Universal expression of congratulation. The standard British way to praise an achievement.
祝贺成就的通用表达。英国人称赞成就时的标准说法。
Expresión universal de felicitación. La forma estándar británica de elogiar un logro.
成果を称える万国共通の表現。イギリスでは達成を褒める際の標準的な言い方。
보편적인 축하 표현. 성과를 칭찬하는 표준 영국식 방식.
Examples
- Well done! 做得好!¡Bien hecho!よくやった!잘했어!
- Well done, everyone. 大家做得好。Bien hecho, todos.皆さん、よくやりました。여러분, 수고하셨습니다.
- Well done on passing your exam. 考试通过了,恭喜。Bien hecho por aprobar el examen.試験合格、おめでとう。시험 합격 축하해.
- Very well done indeed.确实做得非常好。Realmente muy bien hecho.本当によくやりました。정말 대단히 잘했어.
Pronunciation
/wɛl dʌn/
Usage Guide
Context: achievements, congratulations, praise
Tone: praising, encouraging
✓ Do Say
- Well done!做得好!¡Bien hecho!よくやった!잘했어!
- Very well done.非常好。Muy bien hecho.本当によくやった。정말 잘했어.
- Well done on that.那件事做得好。Bien hecho con eso.それはよくやったね。그거 잘했네.
✗ Don't Say
- Universal通用表达Expresión universal万国共通の表現보편적 표현
- Standard praise标准的称赞用语Elogio estándar標準的な褒め言葉표준적인 칭찬
Common Mistakes
- Universal and standard
- Also used for steak doneness
Origin & History
Standard expression praising a job well done.
Etymology: From 'done well'
First recorded: Traditional English
Cultural Context
Era: Traditional
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Universal usage; Schools, sports
Regional notes: Universal. The standard praise for achievement.
Variations
Well doneVery well doneWell done indeed
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