ngushëllimet e mia
The Albanian phrase for "my condolences" is ngushëllimet e mia.
This phrase is used to express sympathy to someone who has experienced the death of a loved one.
Which one should you use?
For example, Ngushëllime të sinqerta translates to "My sincere condolences" and Ngushëllimet e mia të sinqerta means "My heartfelt condolences". For a formal request to accept your sympathy, you can use Iu lutem pranoni ngushëllimet e mia më të sinqerta, which means "Please accept my deepest sympathy".
Did you know?
- Traditional Albanian mourning involves guests bringing coffee and sugar to the bereaved family's house to help them provide for the crowds of visitors.
- In many parts of Albania, a response to condolences is not a 'thank you' but a religious 'Amin', even if the conversation is not strictly theological.
- The root of the word, ngushëll, is deeply tied to the physical and emotional concept of soothing someone in pain.
Examples in context
- Ngushëllimet e mia për humbjen tuaj.My condolences for your loss.
Example conversation
Elira visits Klodian after he lost a family member.
- EliraKlodian, ngushëllimet e mia për vdekjen e gjyshit.Klodian, my condolences for the death of your grandfather.
- KlodianFaleminderit shumë, Elira.Thank you very much, Elira.
- EliraJemi këtu për çdo gjë që të duhet.We are here for anything you need.
- KlodianE vlerësoj shumë mbështetjen tënde.I really appreciate your support.
