Understanding the Meaning of RIP or Rest In Peace, Also Know Other English Expressions of Condolences

Kapanlagi.com - Giving condolences is one way to show sympathy and empathy to someone who is grieving. Usually, the sentences in condolence messages are always written in touching and empowering sentences. But not always with long sentences, sometimes someone shows condolences briefly, just by writing RIP. So, what does RIP actually mean?

In everyday life, we often encounter the term RIP on social media when there is news of death. Therefore, RIP has certainly become a familiar term for most people. In addition to through news of death, this term often appears when someone writes condolence messages. Although it is already so popular and commonly used, there are still many people who do not know the true meaning of RIP.

If you are one of those who do not know and are curious about the meaning of RIP, don't worry. Summarized from various sources, here is an explanation related to the meaning of RIP commonly used in expressions of condolences.

1. Meaning of RIP

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The word or term RIP is often encountered in funeral scenes in Western films. It is reasonable because the word that often accompanies sad news actually comes from English. To be more clear, the term RIP is an abbreviation of Rest In Peace. Based on this abbreviation, the meaning of RIP is to rest in peace.

However, according to Jonar T. H. Situmorang, in the book Kristologi, it is mentioned that the actual meaning of RIP is an abbreviation of the Latin language, namely Requisecant In Peace which means more or less 'may they rest in peace'. Therefore, it is understandable that the term RIP is used for expressions of condolences, with the intention of praying that the deceased person can rest peacefully in the afterlife.

2. The Use of RIP as Slang

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In today's daily life, the term RIP is not only used as an expression of condolences. RIP has now become slang among young people. Interestingly, as slang, RIP is used in contexts far from mourning situations. In fact, among young people, the meaning of RIP is packaged as a funny and humorous expression.

Young people today often use the term RIP on social media, whether in photo captions, statuses, comments, or even hashtags. RIP becomes an expression of concern but for humorous situations. For example, like the viral hashtag #RIPAkalSehat (RIP if healthy) some time ago. Besides #RIPAkalSehat, there are still other humorous expressions about RIP that are frequently used on social media.

3. English Expressions of Condolences Other Than RIP

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Besides RIP, there are actually many expressions in English that can be used to express condolences. These various English expressions also have deeper meanings compared to the meaning of RIP. Here are some expressions of condolences in English besides RIP.

1. I am sorry to hear about your loss.

2. I am sorry, but I am at a loss for words.

3. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

4. We are mourning to hear your loss. Be strong. (We are very sad to hear this sad news. Stay strong!).

5. I am so sorry to hear about the disaster you have experienced.

6. We share your grief in this time of bereavement with deepest sympathy and condolence.

7. No words can comfort you from your sadness, but don't worry, we are always here for you.

8. In sorrow, we mourn those lost. In gratitude, we embrace those around us. In sympathy, we reach out to those who grieve. (Dalam kepedihan, kami berduka cita kepada yang telah meninggal.Dalam rasa syukur, kami merangkul yang berada di sekitar.Dalam simpati, kami meraih mereka yang berkabung).

9.A good person will grant the best place in Heaven.Our deepest condolences for you loss. (Orang yang baik akan mendapatkan tempat terbaik di surga.Kami ingin menyampaikan rasa belasungkawa kami yang paling dalam).

10.May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. (Semoga ketenangan yang datang dari kenangan bahagia dapat membuatmu merasa lebih baik sekarang dan seterusnya).

11. I am deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered.My condolences. (Aku sangat sedih oleh kehilangan yang dilaluimu dan keluargamu.Turut berduka cita).

12.I offer you my thoughts, prayers and well-wishes during this dark time in your life. (Aku berikan perhatian, doa, dan harapan yang baik pada saat-saat kelam di dalam hidupmu ini).

Itulah di antaranya penjelasan arti RIP yang kerap dipakai dalam ungkapan belasungkawa.Semoga bermanfaat dan bisa menjawab rasa penasaran kalian.

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