Offer your condolences Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɔfɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /kənˈdoʊɫənsəz

AW-fer yer kun-DOH-luhn-siz

UK

ˈɒfɐ/ /jˈɔː/ /kəndˈəʊlənsɪz

OF-uh yaw kun-DOH-luhn-siz

Definition

To say something kind to someone who has lost a loved one, showing sympathy and support during their grief.

Usage & Nuances

Used in formal or respectful situations, often after someone passes away. Common with phrases like 'I'd like to offer my condolences.' Do not use for minor difficulties—it's specific to loss and mourning.

• Spanish: dar el pésame
• Portuguese (BR): oferecer suas condolências
• Portuguese (PT): apresentar as suas condolências
• Chinese (Simplified): 表达哀悼
• Chinese (Traditional): 表達哀悼
• Hindi: संवेदना व्यक्त करना
• Arabic: تقديم التعازي
• Bengali: শ্রদ্ধাঞ্জলি জানানো - সমবেদনা জানানো
• Russian: выразить соболезнования
• Japanese: お悔やみを申し上げる
• Vietnamese: chia buồn - gửi lời chia buồn
• Korean: 조의를 표하다
• Turkish: taziyelerini sunmak
• Urdu: تعزیت پیش کرنا
• Indonesian: mengucapkan belasungkawa

Example Sentences

I want to offer my condolences to you and your family.

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At the funeral, many people came to offer their condolences.

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It is polite to offer your condolences when someone loses a loved one.

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If you see Maria today, please offer your condolences.

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I didn't know how to offer my condolences without making him sadder.

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She sent a card to offer her condolences after hearing the sad news.

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