Condolence comes from Latin condolere, to grieve with someone; my marks the speaker as the person offering sympathy.
Condolence comes from Latin condolere, to grieve with someone; my marks the speaker as the person offering sympathy.
When do you say my condolences?
Say it to someone who has lost a loved one.
Is my condolences an apology?
No. It expresses sympathy, not responsibility for the death.
Can my condolences be written in a card?
Yes. It suits a sympathy card or message.
Is my condolences formal?
It is respectful and somewhat formal, but also used in person.
What does my condolences express?
It tells the bereaved person you share their sadness.