Condolences in Polish (with English translations)

Would you like to support your Polish loved ones in a difficult time, and are you wondering how to express condolences in Polish? Words in time of grief do not come easy, but we are here to help. Here's a ready list of short & heartfelt Polish condolences & tips on writing and expressing condolences in Polish.

How to say "Condolences" in Polish?

Loss of a family member

Short Polish condolences

Here are some common Polish condolences phrases you could use to express your support:

Wyrazy współczucia.
I’m so sorry for your loss.

Niech XXX spoczywa w spokoju.
May [name] rest in peace.

Jestem z Tobą myślami w tym trudnym czasie.
Thinking of you in this difficult time.

Nie ma słów, które wyraziłyby nasz ogromny smutek. Przyjmij nasze najszczersze kondolencje z powodu śmierci [XXX].
There are no words to describe our great sorrow. Our deepest condolences on the death of [XXX].

Moje najszczersze kondolencje z powodu śmierci [XXX]. Nigdy o niej/nim nie zapomnimy.
My deepest condolences on the death of [XXX]. She/he will be remembered.

Twój smutek jest naszym smutkiem. Składamy najszczersze kondolencje Tobie i Twojej rodzinie.
Your sorrow is ours. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.

Dzielę się z Tobą w smutku i mam nadzieję, że znajdziesz pocieszenie w swoich pięknych wspomnieniach o [XXX].
Sharing in your sorrow and hoping that you find comfort in your beautiful memories of [Name of the deceased].

Niech te kwiaty będą pocieszeniem w tym trudnym momencie.
May these flowers comfort you in this difficult time.

Mam nadzieję, że te kwiaty wniosą choć odrobinę pocieszenia w tym trudnym okresie.
I hope these flowers bring you a small bit of consolation in this difficult time. 

Religious Polish condolences

Będziemy modlić się za Ciebie oraz XXX.
I'll be keeping you and [the deceased] in my prayers.

Jestem głęboko zasmucony wiadomością o Twojej ogromnej stracie. Dusza zmarłej/zmarłego będzie w moich modlitwach.
I am deeply saddened by the news of your terrible loss. The departed soul (female/male) will be in my prayers.

Niech Bóg da jej/jego duszy wieczny spokój i wieczne spoczywanie.
May God give her/his soul eternal peace and a safe resting place with him.

Other ways to express condolences & support in Polish

Finding the right words during this time of grief can be difficult, but your support is extremely important. If you want your condolences in Polish to convey especially your support, you can also choose one of the slightly longer & more comforting examples:

Przesyłam najszczersze wyrazy współczucia Tobie i Twojej rodzinie. Jeśli mogę w czymś pomóc, proszę nie wahaj się dać mi znać.
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. If there's anything I can do to help, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Proszę wiedz, że nie jesteś sama/sam w tym trudnym czasie i że jestem tu dla Ciebie, jeśli tylko czegoś potrzebujesz.
Please know that you (female/male) are not alone during this difficult time, and that I'm here for you if you need anything at all.

Myślami jestem przy Tobie i życzę Ci siły w tym trudnym czasie. 
Thinking of you and wishing you strength in this difficult time. 

Wiem, że nie ma słów, które sprawiłyby, że Twój ból zniknąłby. Proszę wiedz, że zawsze będę przy Tobie. Moje najszczersze kondolencje.
I know there are no words that could make your pain disappear. Please know that I will always be there for you. You have my deepest condolences.

Przesyłamy wyrazy miłości i najszczersze kondolencje z powodu śmierci [XXX]. Pamiętaj, że jesteśmy tu dla Ciebie.
Sending you love and our deepest condolences upon the loss of [Name]. Please know that we are here for you.

Funeral sash texts in Polish

Funeral sashes are an inseparable element of every funeral floral arrangement in Poland. Here are some common condolence inscriptions for funeral sashes:

Z wyrazami współczucia.
With deepest sympathy.

Spoczywaj w pokoju [XXX].
Rest In Peace [name]

Na zawsze w naszych sercach.
Forever in our hearts.

Złączeni w modlitwie – [XXX].
United in prayer – [your names].

Ostatnie pożegnanie.
The last goodbye.

For many more sash text examples in Polish, check out our separate post:

We hope that the examples of funeral condolences in Polish & English were helpful. We also encourage you to send your sincerest condolences together with a bouquet of condolence flowers (which can be delivered to the mourner's home) or funeral flowers (which can be delivered to the funeral home or to the funeral ceremony site).

How to send funeral condolences in Polish

Flowers are truly invaluable in the grieving process. Sympathy flowers are a universal gesture that conveys our care & support to mourners regardless of their location, language and culture. Funeral flowers, on the other hand, being a symbol of love and respect for the deceased, are the last opportunity to share some loving words & say goodbye.

At Euroflorist you can send condolences and funeral flowers to Poland & all other countries of the world completely in English.