A volte è difficile trovare le parole giuste anche nella nostra lingua madre quando vogliamo esprimere le nostre condoglianze a qualcuno. Se dobbiamo farlo in una lingua straniera, può essere ancora più complicato. Per questo vi ho portato un piccolo aiuto.
Words that matter
When someone experiences a significant event like the beginning or the end of life, it’s often difficult to find the right words to say. Birth and death are profound moments that deeply touch the human heart, and knowing how to respond with sensitivity and care is important.
In moments of grief, words often seem inadequate. When someone passes away, offering your condolences is a way to show support. You might say, “I’m so sorry for your loss,” or “I can’t imagine what you’re going through, but I’m here for you.”
Simple but heartfelt expressions acknowledge the pain the bereaved person is feeling. Be patient and listen if they need to talk about their loved one. Some people prefer sharing memories to keep the person’s spirit alive, while others might need time to process their emotions privately.
Respect their way of grieving and offer your support by being present and attentive. Celebrating a birth is filled with joy and excitement. Saying things like, “Congratulations on your new addition to the family!” or “Welcome to the world, little one!” can bring happiness to the new parents.
Adjusting to life with a newborn can be overwhelming, so offering help with meals or errands is a practical way to show your support. It’s important to be considerate and follow the family’s cues about visiting or offering help, as they might need rest and solitude in those first few weeks.
Whether it’s offering words of comfort in the face of death or conveying joy at a birth, your sincerity is what matters. Use this time to strengthen connections, as both events remind us of the fragility and beauty of life. It’s crucial to remember that everyone copes with these events differently, so being empathetic and flexible can guide you in providing the comfort or celebration that individuals might need during such significant times.
to experience – vivere
to find the right words – trovare le parole giuste
profound – profondo
grief – lutto
inadequate – inadeguato
to pass away – morire
to offer one’s condolences – porgere le condoglianze
support – sostegno
heartfelt – sentito
to acknowledge – riconoscere
bereaved – in lutto
spirit – spirito
to grieve – soffrire per una perdita
excitement – eccitazione
to adjust to – adattarsi a
overwhelming – travolgente
errands – commissioni
to be considerate – essere premuroso
cue – segnale
comfort – conforto
conveying – trasmettere
to strengthen – rafforzare
to remind somebody of – ricordare a qualcuno
fragility – fragilità
crucial to – cruciale per
to cope with – affrontare
to provide comfort – offrire conforto
