תנחומים
tanchumim
The Hebrew word for "condolence" is תנחומים (tanchumim).
תנחומים refers to the sympathy expressed when someone has died.
Meaning: sympathy when someone has died (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
tanchumim
When do people say it?
When you receive condolences, a standard and appropriate response is to say תודה (thank you).
Did you know?
- The root of תנחומים appears in the biblical 'Book of Isaiah' to describe the divine comfort promised to the people of Israel.
- In some traditional communities, the act of offering תנחומים is considered a 'mitzvah' (a religious commandment or good deed).
- When offering condolences in person, the preferred phrase is often משתתף בצערכם, which literally translates to 'I participate in your sorrow'.
Examples in context
- כשאשתו נפטרה, הוא קיבל עשרות מכתבי תנחומים.When his wife died, he received dozens of condolence cards.This sentence shows the use of תנחומים in the context of receiving condolence cards after a death.Tatoeba #1453790 by Eldad, translation #4117230 by AlanF_US
- הוא שלח לי מכתב תנחומים לבבי.hu shalach li michtav tanchumim levavi.He sent me a heartfelt letter of condolence.
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Example conversation
Noa and Noam are talking after a funeral.
- נועה Noaנועם, אני ממש מצטערת על האובדן שלך.Noam, ani mamash mitza'eret al ha'ovdan shelcha.Noam, I am so sorry for your loss.
- נועם Noamתודה רבה על התמיכה, נועה.toda raba al hatmicha, Noa.Thank you very much for the support, Noa.
- נועה Noaאני שולחת לך תנחומים חמים.ani sholachat lecha tnuchumim chamim.I send you warm condolences.
- נועם Noamאני מעריך את זה מאוד.ani ma'arich et ze me'od.I appreciate it very much.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
