condolence — expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈdoʊləns/
Korean meaning: 조의, 애도의 표현 (특히 죽음에 대한)
Korean pronunciation: 컨**돌**런스
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy awkwardly mumbled condolences when he realized he'd arrived during a wake.
- She received hundreds of condolence messages from around the world.
- My condolences to your WiFi router - it served us well during the pandemic.
condolence
NOUN//kənˈdoʊləns//
expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death
She offered her condolence with a gentle hand on her friend's shoulder.
Condolence breaks the silence after violence
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '함께 아파하다'라는 의미에서 시작되었습니다. 마치 슬픔을 나누어 가지는 것처럼요.
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📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy awkwardly mumbled condolences when he realized he'd arrived during a wake.”
“She received hundreds of condolence messages from around the world.”
“My condolences to your WiFi router - it served us well during the pandemic.”
“The company sent a formal letter of condolence to the bereaved family.”
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