Asked by rfvv

I won first place in the writing contest.
- I'm so happy for you.
(In this dialogue, what is the meaning of 'for'? What else can we use instead of 'for'?)
Answered by Writeacher
I don't know of anything that could substitute for 'for' here. It's something of an idiom, meaning, 'Congratulations.'
Answered by rfvv
Is it "I'm so happy because of you."
Answered by Writeacher
That has a completely different meaning.

"I'm happy for you" is sending congratulations and happiness TO the "you."

"I'm happy because of you" focuses the happiness on the "I" --which is the opposite of what you posted first.
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