Condolences/Pésame

Basque translation: Bihotzez sentitzen dut/Doluminak

11:43 Apr 5, 2008
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English term or phrase: Condolences/Pésame
I am looking for a typical pésame in Euskara so that I can pass on my condolences to a friend...
JPW (X)
Local time: 01:12
Basque translation:Bihotzez sentitzen dut/Doluminak
Explanation:
"Bihotzez sentitzen dut" means literally "I feel it in my heart".
"Pésame" is "Doluminak".

I would say to a friend:
Bihotzez sentitzen dut. Nire doluminak.

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Note added at 3 hrs (2008-04-05 14:49:00 GMT)
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Arratsaldeon John, "We feel it in our hearts. Our condolences." would be "Bihotzez sentitzen dugu. Gure doluminak."
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Mikel Irazabal
Local time: 02:12
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Mil esker, Mikel - thank you very much, you have been a great help.
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condolences/pésame
Bihotzez sentitzen dut/Doluminak


Explanation:
"Bihotzez sentitzen dut" means literally "I feel it in my heart".
"Pésame" is "Doluminak".

I would say to a friend:
Bihotzez sentitzen dut. Nire doluminak.

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Note added at 3 hrs (2008-04-05 14:49:00 GMT)
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Arratsaldeon John, "We feel it in our hearts. Our condolences." would be "Bihotzez sentitzen dugu. Gure doluminak."

Mikel Irazabal
Local time: 02:12
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Mil esker, Mikel - thank you very much, you have been a great help.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Arratsalde on, Mikel: how then could I say that as "WE feel it in our hearts"? Eskerrik asko.

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