τα συλλυπητήριά μου
ta syllypitíriá mou
τα συλλυπητήριά μου (ta syllypitíriá mou) is the Greek way to say "my condolences."
This phrase is used to express sympathy to someone who has experienced the death of a loved one. It is typically used as a complete, standalone expression of sympathy when meeting someone who is grieving.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of τα συλλυπητήριά (the condolences) and μου (my).
Which one should you use?
While τα συλλυπητήριά μου is a noun-based expression, you can also use the verbal alternative Λυπούμαι πολύ, which means "I am very sorry."
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun συλλυπητήρια is a neuter plural noun, which is why it takes the neuter article τα.
How do you pronounce it?
ta syllypitíriá mou
Did you know?
- In very formal or religious settings, you might hear Καλό παράδεισο, which wishes the deceased a 'good paradise' rather than focusing on the survivor's grief.
- The word συλλυπητήρια is derived from the root λυπή, which means 'sorrow' or 'sadness', combined with the prefix συν, meaning 'together'.
- While τα συλλυπητήριά μου is perfect for formal settings, in very close-knit circles, Greeks might simply say Είμαι μαζί σου (I am with you) to show solidarity.
Examples in context
- Παρακαλώ δεχθείτε τα θερμά μου συλλυπητήρια για τον χαμό του αγαπημένου σας.Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your loved one.
- Εκφράζω τα βαθιά μου συλλυπητήρια για τον χαμό του αγαπημένου σας.I express my deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one.
- Λυπάμαι πολύ για τον χαμό του αγαπητού σας, είμαι δίπλα σας.I'm very sorry for your loss, I'm here for you.
- Συλλυπητήρια για αυτό που περνάτε, έχετε τη στήριξή μου.My condolences for what you're going through, you have my support.
- Παρακαλώ δέχτεστε τα συλλυπητήριά μου.Parakaló déchteste ta syllipitíriá mou.Please accept my condolences.
- Τα συλλυπητήριά μου για την απώλεια σου.Ta syllipitíriá mou gia tin apóleia sou.My condolences for your loss.
Example conversation
Kostas meets Eleni at a funeral service.
- Κώστας KostasΕλένη, τα συλλυπητήριά μου.Eléni, ta syllypitíriá mou.Eleni, my condolences.
- Ελένη EleniΣ' ευχαριστώ, Κώστα.S' efcharistó, Kósta.Thank you, Kostas.
- Κώστας KostasΕίμαι εδώ αν χρειάζεσαι κάτι.Eímai edó an chriázesai káti.I am here if you need anything.
- Ελένη EleniΤο εκτιμώ πολύ.To ektimó polý.I appreciate it very much.
