Meaning
condolences
- expression of sympathy for someone's grief, condolences (almost always used in the plural)
In a sentence
Ti faccio le mie più sentite condoglianze.
I offer you my deepest condolences.
Abbiamo inviato un messaggio di condoglianze alla famiglia.
We sent a message of condolences to the family.
Non sapevo cosa dire per porgere le condoglianze.
I didn't know what to say to offer my condolences.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| condoglianza | feminine · singular |
| condoglianze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Almost always used in the plural: 'condoglianze'.
- Commonly said as 'Sentite condoglianze' (My deepest condolences).