innige simpatie
The Afrikaans phrase for "my condolences" is innige simpatie.
This phrase is used to express sympathy and sorrow to someone who has experienced the death of a loved one. You can expand the phrase by saying Innige simpatie met die familie to mean "Heartfelt sympathy to the family", directing your condolences toward the bereaved family.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase innige simpatie literally translates to "heartfelt sympathy". The word innige means heartfelt or deep, and simpatie means sympathy.
Did you know?
- In more casual or modern settings, some people might simply say Baie sterkte to offer support, which translates to 'Much strength' rather than a direct expression of sympathy.
- While innige simpatie is standard, some Afrikaans speakers use the word meegevoel, which literally means 'feeling-with', to describe the act of empathizing with a loss.
- The word innige is derived from a root meaning 'intimate' or 'close', suggesting that the sympathy offered is a personal bond rather than just a polite formality.
Examples in context
- Ons wens jou sterkte toe tydens hierdie moeilike tyd.We wish you strength during this difficult time.
- Mag die liefdevolle herinneringe aan jou geliefde vir jou troos bring.May the loving memories of your loved one bring you comfort.
- Ons deel in julle smart.We share in your sorrow.
- Ek is baie jammer oor jou verlies.I am very sorry for your loss.
- Ek is baie jammer om van jou verlies te hoor.Standard Afrikaans (spoken in most regions)
- Ons bied ons innige simpatie aan.We offer our heartfelt sympathy.
- Baie dankie vir jou innige simpatie.Thank you very much for your heartfelt sympathy.
Example conversation
Liezel visits Johan at his home after a loss.
- LiezelEk wil my innige simpatie betoon, Johan.I want to express my heartfelt sympathy, Johan.
- JohanDankie, Liezel. Dit word opreg waardeer.Thank you, Liezel. It is sincerely appreciated.
- LiezelOns dink aan jou familie.We are thinking of your family.
- JohanBaie dankie vir jou ondersteuning.Thank you very much for your support.
