das Kondolenzschreiben
Translation
letter of condolence, sympathy letter
Examples
Er verfasste ein Kondolenzschreiben an die Witwe.
He wrote a letter of condolence to the widow.
Grammar Patterns
to write a letter of condolence ((to sb.)) Er verfasste ein Kondolenzschreiben an die Witwe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Beileidsschreiben, Trauerbrief
Etymology
Composed of 'Kondolenz' (condolence) and 'Schreiben' (writing, letter).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'condolence-writing'. Breaking it into its two parts, 'condolence' and 'writing', makes the meaning clear.