Language/Sinhala/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi Sinhala learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about drinks in Sinhala. From tea to beer, we've got you covered. 😎
Drinks are an important part of any culture. Let's explore the different drinks that are popular in Sinhala culture.
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Days of the week, Fruits, People & Listening and Reading Comprehension.
Traditional Sinhala Drinks[edit | edit source]
Sri Lanka has a rich culinary history, and its traditional drinks are a testament to that. Here are some of the most popular traditional Sinhala drinks:
| Sinhala | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| තේ !! thē !! Tea | ||
| මල් පත්තා !! mal patta !! Ginger tea | ||
| කොහෙද !! koheda !! Coffee | ||
| පන්නයිමගේ කොණ්ඩ !! pannayimage konda !! Coconut water | ||
| බෝබොන්ජ් !! bobonj !! Wood apple juice | ||
| පොල් කවුරු !! pol kawuru !! King coconut water | ||
| තල කවුරු !! tala kawuru !! Palm wine | ||
| රනිලා !! ranila !! Toddy |
Alcoholic Beverages[edit | edit source]
Sinhala people enjoy their drink with moderation. There are several local and international alcoholic beverages available in Sri Lanka.
Here are some of the most popular alcoholic beverages:
| Sinhala | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| බීර් !! bīr !! Beer | ||
| බොරගමන් !! boragaman !! Arrack | ||
| වට්ටෝරි !! wattori !! Whisky | ||
| තේ සම්බා !! thē sambā !! Brandy | ||
| කවුරු තේ !! kawuru the !! Arrack mixed with tea and spices |
Now, let's see some examples of how we can use these words in context:
- Person 1: මල් පත්තාට මේක ඇත්තා. (mal pattaat meeka ettaa.)
(I want ginger tea.)
- Person 2: මේ කොහෙද තේමුවෙන් කොහේට් ද? (mē koheda thēmune kohēt da?)
(Should we have coffee this morning?)
- Person 1: මම රනිලා කෝවිඩ් කරලා තියුණේ. (mama ranila kōvid karalaa tiyune.)
(I tried toddy for the first time.)
- Person 2: බෝබොන්ජ් බලමු ඇඩ්ල් බයි. (bobonj balamu adl bai.)
(Wood apple juice goes best with spicy food.)
Remember, to improve your Sinhala vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
References[edit | edit source]
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- Eating & Drinking In Sinhala - Part 1: Food, Drinks, & Other General ...
- soft drinks - Madura English-Sinhala Dictionary