συλλυπητήρια
syllypitíria
The Greek phrase for "sorry for your loss" is συλλυπητήρια (syllypitíria).
This expression is used to convey sympathy to someone who has experienced the death of a loved one. While συλλυπητήρια is often used as a shorthand, you can also use the more formal and complete sentence Σας συλλυπητώ για την απώλεια to say "I sympathize with you for the loss".
What does it mean word for word?
The word συλλυπητήρια is a noun meaning "condolences" and serves as a standalone expression of sympathy.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can personalize the expression by adding the possessive pronoun μου to the noun, creating the phrase τα συλλυπητήρια μου, which means "my condolences".
How do you pronounce it?
syllypitíria
Did you know?
- At a Greek funeral, you might hear the phrase Καλό ταξίδι meaning 'safe journey' used alongside condolences to wish the deceased a peaceful passage.
- The word συλλυπητήρια comes from the root λύπη, meaning 'sorrow', and the prefix συν-, meaning 'together', literally suggesting that you are feeling the sorrow alongside the bereaved.
- While συλλυπητήρια is the standard term, some may use Κουράγιο meaning 'courage' to encourage the bereaved to stay strong during their grief.
Examples in context
- Τα συλλυπητήρια σε εσένα και την οικογένειά σου.Ta syllipitiria se esena kai tin oikogeneia sou.My condolences to you and your family.
Example conversation
George meets Anastasia at a memorial service.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΑναστασία, τα θερμά μου συλλυπητήρια.Anastasía, ta thermá mou syllipitíria.Anastasia, my deepest condolences.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΣ' ευχαριστώ πολύ, Γιώργο.S' efcharistó polý, Giórgo.Thank you very much, George.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίμαι εδώ για ό,τι χρειαστείς.Eímai edó gia ó,ti chreiasteís.I am here for whatever you need.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕκτιμώ πολύ την υποστήριξή σου.Ektimó polý tin ypóstirixí sou.I really appreciate your support.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry συλλυπητήρια, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
