How to Say “Condolences” in Romanian

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condoleanțe
Condolences in Romanian is condoleanțe, and the most common way to offer them is Sincere condoleanțe!
Romanians say condoleanțe when someone has died, usually with the adjective sincere in front to add warmth. To address the whole family, say Sincere condoleanțe familiei!
Meaning: funeral expression (intj)

Which one should you use?

Fuller sentences are common in person or in writing. Vă transmit sincere condoleanțe. means I extend my sincere condolences to you. Îmi pare foarte rău că ați suferit o asemenea pierdere. means I am very sorry that you have suffered such a loss. With a friend you can be more personal, as in Dacă ai nevoie de cineva cu care să vorbești, sunt aici pentru tine, if you need someone to talk to, I am here for you.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

Îmi exprim condoleanțele. is a formal way to offer sympathy, often used in written messages or official settings.

How does it change in a sentence?

condoleanțe is a feminine plural noun and is almost always used in the plural. With the definite article it becomes condoleanțele, as in Îmi exprim condoleanțele.

When do people say it?

Beyond the set phrase, people often add a line of support, such as Sunt alături de dumneavoastră în aceste momente grele, I am with you in these difficult times or Vă împărtășesc durerea și sunt aici pentru orice aveți nevoie, I share your grief and am here for whatever you need.

Did you know?

  • While condoleanțe is used for the immediate loss, Romanians also have a specific ritual of pomana, a commemorative meal shared with the community to help the soul of the deceased.
  • In highly religious Romanian contexts, condoleanțe is often replaced by the phrase Dumnezeu să-l/o odihnească, which translates to 'May God rest him/her'.
  • Although it sounds like a direct cousin of the English 'condolences', the Romanian word condoleanțe actually entered the language via French influence.

Examples in context

  • Îmi pare foarte rău că ați suferit această pierdere neașteptată. Sper că veți găsi mângâiere în amintirile frumoase pe care le-ați împărtășit.
    I'm very sorry for your unexpected loss. I hope you'll find comfort in the beautiful memories you shared.
  • Îți transmit sincere condoleanțe pentru pierderea ta.
    I offer you sincere condolences for your loss.

Example conversation

Ioana visits Stefan at his home after his father's funeral.

  1. Ioana

    Stefan, îți transmit sincere condoleanțe.
    Stefan, I offer you sincere condolences.
  2. Stefan

    Mulțumesc frumos, Ioana.
    Thank you very much, Ioana.
  3. Ioana

    Sunt alături de tine în aceste momente.
    I am with you in these moments.
  4. Stefan

    Apreciez mult sprijinul tău.
    I greatly appreciate your support.

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