C1 · Unit 12
Eulogies and ceremonies
Pay tribute through a specific memory and choose a tone suited to the occasion.
New words
gratitude
Uncountable. Support the feeling with a concrete example.
memorial address
eulogy at a funeral
pay tribute
cherished memory
minute of silence
sincere condolences
supportive tone
tactful address
specific memory
worthy example
his work lives on
without grandiose words
opening a ceremony
presenting an award
as a token of gratitude
let us keep the memory alive
with respect for the family
commemoration
Grammar
On a mourning occasion, speak about the person through one memory without exaggerating or claiming another person’s grief. At an award ceremony, connect recognition to contribution. "Нека запазим минута мълчание"
invites shared action; leave a genuine pause afterwards.
Събрали сме се да отдадем почит на учителката, която отвори това място за всички.
We have gathered to pay tribute to the teacher who opened this place to everyone.
Делото ѝ продължава чрез хората, на които е дала смелост.
Her work lives on through the people to whom she gave courage.
Examples
В знак на признателност връчваме отличието на нейните близки.
As a token of gratitude, we are presenting the award to her family.
Нека запазим минута мълчание.
Let us observe a minute of silence.
Приемете нашите искрени съболезнования.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Конкретният спомен казва повече от дългия списък с качества.
A specific memory says more than a long list of qualities.
Няма да превръщаме възпоменателното слово в отчет за нашите успехи.
We will not turn the memorial address into a report on our own successes.
Тя оставяше ключ на всеки, който искаше да репетира.
She used to leave a key for anyone who wanted to rehearse.
На откриването на изложбата тонът ще бъде тържествен, но не траурен.
At the exhibition opening the tone will be celebratory, not mournful.
Попитайте близките дали желаят този личен спомен да бъде споделен.
Ask the family whether they want this personal memory to be shared.