comhbhrón
The Irish word for condolences is comhbhrón.
comhbhrón is used as a funeral expression.
Meaning: funeral expression (intj)
Did you know?
- In traditional Irish wakes, the expression of comhbhrón was often accompanied by the practice of 'keening', or caoineadh, a rhythmic, vocal lament performed by women.
- While 'comhbhrón' is the standard term, in some Gaeltacht regions, people may use the phrase Tá mo chuid bróin leat which means 'My portion of sorrow is with you'.
- If you are expressing condolences in a formal written sense, you might see the word comhghairdeas used for congratulations, showing how the 'comh-' prefix signals a shared experience.
Examples in context
- Níl aon focal agam a chuirfidh solas ar do bheart briste, ach ba mhaith liom a bheith in aice leat i gcónaí.I have no words that will bring light to your broken heart, but I want to be by your side always.
Example conversation
Oisín and Saoirse are at a wake.
- OisínComhbhrón, a Saoirse.Condolences, Saoirse.
- SaoirseGo raibh maith agat, a Oisín.Thank you, Oisín.
- OisínTá sé go trom an-trom.It is very heavy indeed.
- SaoirseTá, ba mór an loss é.Yes, it was a great loss.
