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Condoling: meaning, definitions and examples

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condoling

 

[ kənˈdoʊlɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing sympathy

Condoling refers to the act of expressing sympathy or offering comfort to someone who is grieving or experiencing sorrow. It often involves words of consolation or gestures that convey understanding and support during difficult times. People may condole with others in various situations, such as after the loss of a loved one or during a friend's personal challenges. This practice is rooted in compassion and is a way to help others cope with their emotional pain.

Synonyms

commiserate, console, solace, sympathize

Examples of usage

  • I called to condole with her after her grandmother's passing.
  • Many friends came to condole during the memorial service.
  • He sent flowers to condole with the family during their time of grief.

Translations

Translations of the word "condoling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consolando

🇮🇳 सहानुभूति

🇩🇪 Beileid aussprechen

🇮🇩 mengucapkan belasungkawa

🇺🇦 підтримка

🇵🇱 kondolencje

🇯🇵 弔意を表する

🇫🇷 présenter ses condoléances

🇪🇸 dar el pésame

🇹🇷 başsağlığı dilemek

🇰🇷 조의를 표하다

🇸🇦 تقديم التعازي

🇨🇿 vyjádřit soustrast

🇸🇰 vyjadriť sústrasť

🇨🇳 表达哀悼

🇸🇮 izražanje sožalja

🇮🇸 sýna samútar

🇰🇿 қайғы білдіру

🇬🇪 გულშემატკივრობა

🇦🇿 başsağlığı vermək

🇲🇽 dar el pésame

Etymology

The term 'condole' originates from the Latin root 'condolere', which means 'to suffer together'. This Latin word is derived from 'com-', meaning 'with', and 'dolere', meaning 'to grieve' or 'to suffer'. The emergence of 'condole' in the English language occurred in the early 17th century, reflecting a growing awareness and value placed on expressing sympathy and support within social contexts. As society became more interconnected, the need to provide comfort to others in their times of grief became increasingly recognized. Over time, 'condoling' has evolved to encapsulate not only a verbal expression of sorrow but also a broader emotional connection that facilitates healing in relationships during times of loss or suffering.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,008, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.