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condoglianza

condolence

noun kon-doh-LYAHN-tsah Rare
Communication Expressions

Origin: From Latin condolentia, from condolere (to grieve together).

Usage Note

Condoglianza is almost always used in the plural—le condoglianze—just as English uses 'condolences'. The standard formula is fare le condoglianze a qualcuno (to offer condolences to someone) or le mie più sentite condoglianze (my deepest condolences). Using the singular alone sounds stilted.

Examples

"Le mie condoglianze per la perdita di tuo padre."

Natural Translation

My condolences for the loss of your father.

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