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The loss of a loved one or loved one is not the best reason to train your English skills. However, when a similar misfortune happens to friends, colleagues or partners abroad, the first thought is often “How to express condolences in English?” Not everyone copes with this task in their native language, let alone a foreign one.
Funeral and death in English: basic vocabulary
To get started, read the words on the topic "death, funeral, condolences." For your convenience, here is a transcription and translation.
Table 1. Words on the topic death, condolences in English
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acknowledge |
ekˈnɒlɪdʒ |
acknowledge, accept (loss) |
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bereaved |
bɪˈriːvd |
grieving |
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burial |
ˈBerial |
burial |
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ˈkɑːskɪt
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grave |
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casket coach |
ˈKɑːskɪt kəʊtʃ |
catapult |
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cemetery |
ˈSematri |
cemetery |
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chapel |
ˈTʃæp (ə) l |
chapel |
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condolences |
you are a villager |
condolences |
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death |
deθ |
death |
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deceased |
dɪˈsiːst |
dead |
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dedicated |
ˈDedɪˌkeɪtɪd |
devoted |
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donation |
ʊˈʊˈ (a) n |
alms, donation |
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entomb |
ɪnˈtuːm |
bury |
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final rites |
ˈFaɪn (ə) l raɪts |
farewell ceremony |
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funeral |
'fjuːn (ə) rəl |
the funeral |
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grave |
ɡreɪv |
grave |
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grieve |
ɡriːv |
sorrow |
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mourner |
ˈMɔː (r) what (r) |
mourner, mourner |
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obituary |
əˈbɪtʃuəri |
newspaper article about death |
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pallbearer |
ˈPɔːlˌbeere (r) |
pallbearer) |
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pass away |
pɑːs əˈweɪ |
die |
Verbal condolences for death
If you are taking part in a funeral ceremony, then the first thing you should think about is words of condolence.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
I was heartbroken by this sad news.
I will never forget when he/she…
You were such a dedicated friend/mother/sister to ___.
He/She will be sadly missed.
I’m sorry, but I am at a loss for words.
If you need anything, please ask.
I’m here for you if you need anything.
How to express written condolences
When sending condolences in writing, you can follow the standard structure: the main text - a description of the donation (if you are transferring money or sending flowers / a wreath, etc.) - the final part.
Table 2. How to express condolences in English
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Main text |
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Donation Accompanying Text |
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Final part |
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How to write condolences for death
When expressing condolences in writing, pay attention to the spelling. Spelling errors in this kind of text can cause extreme dissatisfaction, given the occasion for writing.
- on the spelling of the word “peace, peace, tranquility” “peace” (not “piece”)
- capitalizing the word "God" "God" (not "god")
- spelling the word "condolences" "condolences"
- spelling the word "prayers" "prayers"
