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How can I express condolences?
The most appropriate thing to say/write, that works in every situation of this nature is: BasInIz sag olsun. (bah-shih-nihz sahh ohl-sun)
It literally means:
"Let health be on your head."
Figuratively, it means:
"Let your life (and the life of your living loved ones) be spared."
And it is the first thing you should say to someone Turkish who is grieving a lost loved one.

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