تعازيك
ta'azika
The phrase "your condolences" in Arabic is تعازيك (ta'azika).
This phrase is used as an expression of sympathy and sadness when someone has experienced the death of a loved one.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes based on who you are addressing. To address a female, the suffix changes from '-ka' to '-ki' to become تعازيكِ.
How do you pronounce it?
ta'azika
When do people say it?
In Arabic culture, it is customary to provide condolences immediately upon hearing the news of a loss or within the first few days.
Did you know?
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, it is customary to offer condolences by serving bitter coffee, called قهوة سادة, to guests during the mourning period.
- Depending on the country, the period for receiving condolences can be strictly defined, such as the first three days, after which saying the phrase may be seen as reminding the family of their pain.
- The standard response to تعازيك is the phrase شكر الله سعيكم. This literally translates to 'May God reward your pursuit', where 'pursuit' refers to the physical effort and time the person spent coming to offer their sympathies.
Examples in context
- أتقبل تعازيك.atagabbal ta'azika.I accept your condolences.
- أقدر تعازيك الحارة.uqaddir ta'azika al-harra.I appreciate your warm condolences.
Example conversation
Maryam is thanking Omar for his sympathy after a loss.
- مريم Maryamشكراً يا عمر على تعازيك.shukran ya Omar 'ala ta'azika.Thank you, Omar, for your condolences.
- عمر Omarلا شكر على واجب، يا مريم.la shukr 'ala wajib, ya Maryam.It is the least I could do, Maryam.
- مريم Maryamأقدر تعازيك كثيراً.uqaddir ta'azika kathiran.I appreciate your condolences very much.
- عمر Omarأنا بجانبك في هذا الوقت.ana bijanibiki fi hadha al-waqt.I am by your side during this time.
