Yeshivish glossary term
Hamakom yenachem eschem b'soch sha'ar aveilei Tzion v'Yerushalayim
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
Meaning
- traditional condolence formula for mourners
- may God comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem
Alternate spellings
hamakom yenachem etchem, hamakom yenachem
Usage and context
A standard Ashkenazi condolence formula used during shiva. Gender and singular/plural forms can vary.
- Category
- mourning - condolence
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
Before leaving, he said Hamakom yenachem eschem.
Plain-English example
Before leaving, he recited the traditional Ashkenazi words of comfort to the mourners.