Saya turut berdukacita
neutral
To a friend you can say Saya turut berdukacita, meaning "I share your grief". The short Takziah is also very common in Malaysia. It is also called Aku turut bersedih.
Meaning: expression of sympathy for a loss (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Malay | Note |
|---|---|
| Saya turut berdukacita | neutral |
| Takziah | Malaysia, short |
| Aku turut bersedih | casual, close friend |
Takziah is a short and respectful word often said at a funeral or in a message. Add kepada keluarga to send your wishes to the family.
Which one should you use?
With a close friend, Aku turut bersedih ("I am sad with you") sounds warmer and less formal. Saya is more careful and fits when the friendship is newer.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Malaysia often uses takziah for sympathy at a death, while Indonesian speakers more often say turut berduka cita.
Did you know?
- The word takziah comes from Arabic and is used across Malay-speaking communities for sympathy at a death.
Examples in context
- Saya turut berdukacita atas pemergian ayah kamu.I am sorry for the loss of your father.
- Takziah, semoga kamu tabah.My condolences, I hope you stay strong.
- Aku turut bersedih, aku ada di sini untuk kamu.I am sad with you, I am here for you.
Example conversation
Aini visits her friend Hana after the death of Hana's grandmother.
- AiniTakziah, Hana. Aku turut bersedih.My condolences, Hana. I am sad with you.
- HanaTerima kasih, Aini.Thank you, Aini.
- AiniAku ada di sini kalau kamu perlukan apa-apa.I am here if you need anything.
