Learn 10 Essential Sinhala words for safe travel around Sri Lanka

 A language is a tool which uses for communicating with each other. How many languages can you speak? Normally, humans can understand one or two languages. It is rare to find someone who can speak more than 10+ languages. Instead of learning the whole language, you can learn an essential thing to survive in a new atmosphere. It also opens a door to buildup a bond with locals suddenly. Let's dive into the core of the post.

The main language of Sri Lanka is Sinhala. 80% of the people use Sinhala for their communication. As well as, lots of them can understand English, but they're very shy to speak it. Every student learns English as a second language since primary school. Many English words are used in a conversation even though they speak Sinhala. I'll explain a few simple Sinhala sentences, you need on your next Sri Lankan trip.

Welcome  - Ayubowan

Nice to meet you - Hamuwima Sathutak

Thank You - Bohoma Sthuthiy

Sorry - Samawenna

My Name is Jhone - Mage nama Jhone/ mama Jhone

Where is the bathroom? - Bathroom Eka koheda?

How much is it? - Meka kiyada?

That is good - Eka hodai

I need it- Mata eka one

I don't need it - Mata eka epa

Let's go- Api Yamu

Those are things you need to know before coming to Sri Lanka