תנחומיי
tanchumai
The Hebrew phrase for "condolences" is תנחומיי (tanchumai).
The phrase תנחומיי means "my condolences" and is used in formal or semi-formal settings, such as written sympathy cards or formal verbal expressions of sympathy during mourning periods.
Meaning: funeral expression (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
tanchumai
Did you know?
- In Israel, it is more common to offer condolences by wishing the bereaved 'may you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem'.
- In Israel, the 'Shiva' period involves the bereaved sitting on low stools or chairs to symbolize their loss and humility.
- The root of תנחומיי is shared with נחמה, which means 'comfort' and is also a common female given name in Israel.
Examples in context
- קבל נא את תנחומיי.Please receive my condolences.Tatoeba #3928321 by Eldad, translation #4030772 by Joseph
- תנחומיי מקרב הלב למשפחה האבלה.My deepest condolences to the bereaved family.Tatoeba #4960403 by fekundulo, translation #4792171 by anthrax26
- קבל את תנחומיי.You have my condolences.Tatoeba #3928308 by Eldad, translation #5082707 by AlanF_US
- אני מצטער על האובדן שלך.I am sorry for your loss.
- היה לי טוב מאוד להכיר את מי שאיבדת.It was a pleasure getting to know the person you lost.
Example conversation
Daniel meets Agur at a mourning house.
- דניאל Danielשלום עגור, תנחומיי על האובדן.Shalom Agur, tnachumay al ha'ovdan.Hello Agur, my condolences for the loss.
- עגור Adiתודה רבה שבאת, דניאל.Toda raba sheba'ata, Daniel.Thank you very much for coming, Daniel.
- דניאל Danielאני כאן לכל דבר שאת צריכה.Ani kan lekol davar she'at tzricha.I am here for anything you need.
- עגור Adiאני מעריכה את התמיכה שלך.Ani ma'aricha et hatmicha shelcha.I appreciate your support.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
