Kondol (en. Condole)

kon-dol

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act of expressing sympathy to someone who has lost a loved one.
He went to the wake to condole with the family of the deceased friend.
Nagpunta siya sa burol upang magbigay-kondol sa pamilya ng yumaong kaibigan.

Etymology

from the French word 'condole' meaning to express sympathy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

condolences to you
expressing sympathy to a person.
kondol sa iyo

Related Words

sympathy
The act of recognizing and expressing support to a grieving person.
pakikiramay
memorial
A ceremony or celebration held to remember the deceased.
pam memorial

Slang Meanings

-kondol is slang for 'rest' or 'relax'.
Okay, I'm going to rest here on the bed before working.
Sige, kondol na ako dito sa kama bago magtrabaho.
Overly anxious, referring to people who are worried or paranoid.
You're thinking so far ahead, it's like you're overly anxious.
Ang layo na ng iniisip mo, parang kondol ka na.