A1 Expression 격식체

Condoleanțe

Condolences

Expressing sympathy for someone's loss.

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문화적 배경

It is common to bring an odd number of flowers to most events, but for funerals, flowers are always brought in EVEN numbers. The phrase 'Dumnezeu să-l ierte' (May God forgive him) is almost always said immediately after 'Condoleanțe'. Black clothing (doliu) is worn for a full year by close relatives, and 'Condoleanțe' is respected throughout this time. Social media has made 'Condoleanțe' a very common written comment, often accompanied by a candle emoji.

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Silence is Okay

In Romania, saying 'Condoleanțe' and then remaining silent is considered more respectful than trying to fill the air with small talk.

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Avoid 'Happy'

Never use words like 'fericit' or 'bucuros' anywhere near this phrase.

Expressing sympathy for someone's loss.

💬

Silence is Okay

In Romania, saying 'Condoleanțe' and then remaining silent is considered more respectful than trying to fill the air with small talk.

⚠️

Avoid 'Happy'

Never use words like 'fericit' or 'bucuros' anywhere near this phrase.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the most common adjective used with 'condoleanțe'.

Vă transmit ________ condoleanțe.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: sincere

'Sincere' is the standard adjective to show genuine sympathy.

Which situation is appropriate for saying 'Condoleanțe'?

Alege situația corectă:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Vecinul tău a pierdut pe cineva drag.

Condoleanțe is only for death/loss of a loved one.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.

Persoana A: Din păcate, bunicul meu a murit ieri. Persoana B: ______________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Condoleanțe, îmi pare rău.

This is the standard empathetic response to such news.

Match the phrase to the register.

Match 'Vă rog să acceptați condoleanțele noastre' to its register.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Formal

The use of 'Vă' and 'acceptați' indicates a formal register.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

When to say Condoleanțe

Appropriate

  • Funeral
  • Death of a relative
  • Memorial service

Inappropriate

  • Lost wallet
  • Bad grade
  • Breakup

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the most common adjective used with 'condoleanțe'. Fill Blank A1

Vă transmit ________ condoleanțe.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: sincere

'Sincere' is the standard adjective to show genuine sympathy.

Which situation is appropriate for saying 'Condoleanțe'? Choose A1

Alege situația corectă:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Vecinul tău a pierdut pe cineva drag.

Condoleanțe is only for death/loss of a loved one.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase. dialogue_completion A1

Persoana A: Din păcate, bunicul meu a murit ieri. Persoana B: ______________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Condoleanțe, îmi pare rău.

This is the standard empathetic response to such news.

Match the phrase to the register. situation_matching A2

Match 'Vă rog să acceptați condoleanțele noastre' to its register.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Formal

The use of 'Vă' and 'acceptați' indicates a formal register.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

3 질문

It's better to say 'Îmi pare rău'. 'Condoleanțe' is usually reserved for humans in Romanian culture.

'Condoleanțe' is the general expression. 'Condoleanțele' is used when followed by 'mele' (my) or 'noastre' (our).

The most common response is 'Mulțumesc' (Thank you) or 'Mulțumesc că ești alături de mine'.

관련 표현

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Îmi pare rău

similar

I'm sorry

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Compasiune

synonym

Compassion

🔗

Regrete

similar

Regrets

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Dumnezeu să-l ierte

builds on

May God forgive him

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