تعازينا
ta‘āzīna
The English phrase "condolences" is translated into Arabic as تعازينا (ta‘āzīna).
تعازينا is used as a funeral expression. While تعازينا is a direct way to say "our condolences," the phrase البقاء لله (Permanence belongs to God) is a much more common religious formula used to offer condolences in many Arabic-speaking regions.
Meaning: funeral expression (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word تعازينا is composed of the noun ta‘āzī (condolences) and the possessive suffix -nā (our).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Levantine region, one may hear الله يصبرك meaning "May Allah grant you patience".
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the adjective الحارة (the warm/heartfelt) is a common way to make the expression more sincere, creating the phrase تعازينا الحارة (our heartfelt condolences).
How do you pronounce it?
ta‘āzīna
When do people say it?
When someone offers condolences to you, a standard polite response is شكر الله سعيكم (May God reward your efforts).
Did you know?
- In some regions, it is customary to serve bitter coffee during the time people offer تعازينا to symbolize the bitterness of death and grief.
- The word تعازينا comes from a root meaning 'to strengthen' or 'to support', suggesting that condolences are intended to fortify the bereaved.
- While تعازينا is used for loss, the word عزاء (consolation) is also used in Arabic to describe the actual funeral gathering or the mourning period itself.
Examples in context
- تعازينا.Our condolences!This sentence is useful for practicing the expression تعازينا.Tatoeba #629054 by Samer, translation #629044 by Eldad
- عزائي الحار لك ولعائلتك في هذا الوقت العصيب.My heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
- أتقدّم بأحرّ التعازي والمواساة لك ولعائلتك، وأسأل الله أن يمنحكم الصبر والقوة في هذه اللحظات العصيبة.I offer my deepest condolences and sympathy to you and your family. May Allah grant you patience and strength during this difficult time.
- نقدم لكم تعازينا الحارة.nuqaddimu lakum ta'āzīna al-ḥārra.We offer you our heartfelt condolences.
- تقبلوا تعازينا في هذا المصاب.taqabbalū ta'āzīna fī hādhā al-muṣāb.Please accept our condolences in this loss.
Example conversation
Maryam is visiting Omar at his home after a family loss.
- مريم Maryamالبقاء لله يا عمر، تعازينا الحارة لك.al-baqā'u lillāh yā 'Umar, ta'āzīna al-ḥārra lak.To God we belong, Omar, our heartfelt condolences to you.
- عمر Omarشكرًا لكِ يا مريم، جزاكِ الله خيرًا.shukran laki yā Maryam, jazāki Allāhu khayran.Thank you, Maryam, may God reward you with goodness.
- مريم Maryamنحن معك في هذا الوقت الصعب.naḥnu ma'aka fī hādhā al-waqt al-ṣa'b.We are with you during this difficult time.
- عمر Omarأقدر وقوفكِ بجانبي، شكرًا جزيلًا.uqaddiru wuqūfaki bijānibī, shukran jazīlan.I appreciate you standing by my side, thank you very much.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
