Pakikiramay (en. Sympathy)
/pakikiramaɪ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling of sharing or participating in the sadness or suffering of others.
Our community expresses its sympathy to the families of the victims.
Ipinapahayag ng ating komunidad ang kanilang pakikiramay sa pamilya ng mga biktima.
Actions that show support to people who are grieving.
People showed their sympathy to the bereaved by bringing flowers.
Ang mga tao ay nagbigay ng pakikiramay sa mga naulila sa pamamagitan ng pagdadala ng mga bulaklak.
An act or gesture of understanding and supporting someone's situation.
His sympathy for those who have lost is truly heartwarming.
Ang kanyang pakikiramay sa mga nawalan ay talagang nakakataba ng puso.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'pakiki-' meaning 'to share' and 'ramay' meaning 'help' or 'sympathy'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I am sorry for your loss.
A way to express sympathy to those who have lost someone.
Ikinalulungkot ko ang iyong pagkawala.
I am here for you.
Expressing support for someone during their grieving period.
Nandito lang ako para sa iyo.
Related Words
anguish
A deep feeling of suffering or pain.
anguish
compassion
A deep understanding and sympathy for the experiences of others.
kompasyon
Slang Meanings
Thanks for the sympathy.
Thank you for the condolences for our family.
Salamat sa pakikiramay sa pamilya namin.
Remembrance for the deceased.
I'll bring flowers for the condolences at the wake.
Magdadala ako ng bulaklak para sa pakikiramay sa burol.