pakikiramay
/pakikiˈɾamaj/
The Tagalog word for condolences is pakikiramay.
pakikiramay is used as a funeral expression to convey sympathy or to share in someone's grief.
Meaning: funeral expression (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the root damay, which means to sympathize or to share in someone's misfortune.
How does it change in a sentence?
pakikiramay functions as a noun meaning the act of sympathy or the expression of condolences. To express condolences in a sentence, you can use the verb form nakikiramay (to sympathize) with the pronoun ako (I) to say "I offer my condolences."
How do you pronounce it?
/pakikiˈɾamaj/
Did you know?
- In traditional Filipino wakes, the act of pakikiramay is often accompanied by playing cards or gambling, which serves to keep the bereaved company through the night.
- While pakikiramay conveys sympathy, Filipinos often express this through the gesture of abuloy, a monetary gift given to the grieving family to help with funeral costs.
- The root word damay is also used in the phrase nadamay, which describes someone who gets dragged into a problem or punished for something they did not do.
Examples in context
- Ipinaaabot ko po ang aking mga taus-pusong pakikiramay sa inyong pinagdaraananI extend my heartfelt condolences to you during this difficult time
- Lubos po akong nakikiramay sa inyong pagdadalamhatiI deeply sympathize with your grief
- Nakikiramay ako sa inyo, (name)I sympathize with you, (name)
- Sadyang malungkot ang nararamdaman ko sa pagkawala ng iyong mahal sa buhayI truly feel saddened by the loss of your loved one
- Naiintindihan ko ang nararamdaman niyoI understand what you're feeling
- Nararamdaman ko ang lumbay niyoI feel your sorrow
- Malungkot akong nabalitaan ang iyong pagdadalamhatiI am sad to hear about your grief
- Kung mayroon kayong kailangan, huwag po kayong mag-atubiling lumapit sa akinIf you need anything, do not hesitate to reach out to me
- Sa oras ng inyong kalungkutan, ipinaaabot ko po ang aking mga taus-pusong pakikiramay.During this time of sorrow, I extend my heartfelt condolences to you.
- Lubos ang aming pakikiramay sa inyo.Our condolences are with you.
Example conversation
Mark is visiting Christina's family to express sympathy for her loss.
- MarkTanggapin niyo ang aking pakikiramay.Please accept my condolences.
- ChristinaSalamat sa iyong pakikiramay, Mark.Thank you for your condolences, Mark.
- MarkNandito lang kami para sa iyo.We are just here for you.
- ChristinaMaraming salamat sa pagpunta.Thank you so much for coming.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pakikiramay, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
