I find it strange when someone hears about another's dead lover and he says "I'm sorry for your loss". Why would they apologize when they have nothing to do with his or her death? Is there a better expression, something like "Don't feel sad" or "It's something natural"?
Learn English – What exactly does “I’m sorry for your loss” mean
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Best Answer
The word sorry doesn't always mean "apologize."
Dictionary.com gives one definition as:
"Sorry for your loss" means "I feel sympathy for your loss."