Condolence Meaning in English

word

US

kənˈdoʊɫəns

kuhn-DOH-luhns

UK

kəndˈəʊləns

kuhn-DOH-luhns

Definition

Words or actions expressing sympathy for someone's loss, especially after a death.

Usage & Nuances

'Condolence' is most often used in formal situations, especially in phrases like 'offer/send my condolences.' Usually used in plural ('condolences'). Rarely used in casual conversation.

• Spanish: condolencia
• Portuguese (BR): condolência
• Portuguese (PT): condolência
• Chinese (Simplified): 慰问 - 哀悼
• Chinese (Traditional): 慰問 - 哀悼
• Hindi: संवेदना - शोक-संदेश
• Arabic: تعزية
• Bengali: সমবেদনা
• Russian: соболезнование
• Japanese: 哀悼の意 - お悔やみ
• Vietnamese: lời chia buồn
• Korean: 조의 - 애도의 말
• Turkish: taziye - başsağlığı
• Urdu: تعزیت
• Indonesian: belasungkawa - ucapan duka cita

Example Sentences

I sent my condolence to her family.

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He wrote a condolence message after the loss.

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Please accept my deepest condolence.

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They gathered to express their condolence to the grieving family.

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After hearing the news, I immediately offered my condolence.

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It's traditional to send a condolence card when someone passes away.

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