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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to Unit 2 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Sinhala Course"! In this unit, we will dive into the fascinating world of Sinhala verbs and tenses. Verbs are an essential part of any language, as they allow us to express actions and events. Understanding how to use verbs correctly and how tenses work will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Sinhala.

In this lesson, we will cover the basics of Sinhala verbs and tenses, focusing on how to express actions and events in the past, present, and future. We will explore the different verb forms and learn how to conjugate verbs in different tenses. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in Sinhala verb usage and be able to confidently express yourself in various time frames.

Let's get started!

Verbs in Sinhala[edit | edit source]

Verbs are words that express actions, states, or occurrences. In Sinhala, verbs play an important role in sentence construction and convey information about when an action took place. Unlike nouns, verbs in Sinhala can be more complex due to their various forms and conjugations.

A Sinhala verb consists of a stem and an ending. The stem represents the core meaning of the verb, while the ending indicates the tense, aspect, mood, and other grammatical features. Let's take a look at an example:

Sinhala	Pronunciation	English Translation
කරනවා	karanavā	to do
යමෙක් කරනවා	yamek karanavā	he/she/it does
දැන් කරනවා	daṇ karanavā	he/she/it did
කරන්නේ නෑ	karan nē nā	he/she/it will not do

In the examples above, we can see how the verb "karanavā" changes based on the tense and subject. The stem "kara" remains constant, while the endings change to indicate different tenses and subjects. Paying attention to these changes is crucial for conveying the correct meaning in Sinhala.

Now, let's explore the different tenses and how they are formed in Sinhala.

Present Tense[edit | edit source]

The present tense is used to describe actions happening at the current moment or actions that occur regularly. To form the present tense in Sinhala, we generally add the suffix "-ය" ("-ya") to the verb stem. Let's look at some examples:

Sinhala	Pronunciation	English Translation
ගෙදරදීය	gedaradiya	(I) am at home
පැයක් ගෙදරදීය	pēyak gedaradiya	(I) am going home
ගෙදරදීයාට	gedaradiyāta	(I) to home
ගෙදරදීයාගේ	gedaradiyāge	of (my) home

In the examples above, we can see how the present tense is formed by adding "-ය" ("-ya") to the verb stem. This suffix can change based on the ending sound of the stem for easier pronunciation.

Past Tense[edit | edit source]

The past tense is used to describe actions that have already happened. In Sinhala, the past tense is generally formed by adding the suffix "-ක" ("-ka") to the verb stem. Let's see some examples:

Sinhala	Pronunciation	English Translation
මම ගිහින් පාඩම් කරා	mama gihiṇ pāḍam kara	I studied the lesson
ඔවුන් ඉවර කරා	ōwun ivara kara	they left
ඔහු පාඩම් කරා	ōhu pāḍam kara	he/she studied the lesson
ඊයේ පාඩම් කරා	īyē pāḍam kara	yesterday (he/she) studied the lesson

In the examples above, we can see how the past tense is formed by adding "-ක" ("-ka") to the verb stem. This suffix can also change based on the ending sound of the stem for easier pronunciation.

Future Tense[edit | edit source]

The future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future. In Sinhala, the future tense is generally formed by adding the word "මෙන්" ("mēn") before the verb. Let's look at some examples:

Sinhala	Pronunciation	English Translation
මම යමෙක් කරන්නේ	mama yamek karan nē	I will do something
ඔහුට පාඩම් කරන්නේ	ōhuṭ pāḍam karan nē	he/she will study the lesson
ඊයේ මම යමෙක් කරන්නේ	īyē mama yamek karan nē	tomorrow I will do something
මාව වැඩක් නම් කරන්නේ නෑ	māva vēḍak nam karan nē nā	I will not work if tired

In the examples above, we can see how the future tense is formed by adding "මෙන්" ("mēn") before the verb. This word indicates that the action will happen in the future.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Now that we have covered the basics of Sinhala verbs and tenses, let's take a moment to explore the cultural aspects of language learning. Language is deeply intertwined with culture, and understanding the cultural context of a language can enhance your learning experience and help you connect with native speakers on a deeper level.

In Sinhala culture, the way verbs and tenses are used may vary across different regions or social groups. Certain dialects or colloquialisms may have unique verb forms or tenses that are specific to those areas. For example, in rural areas, you may come across verb forms that are not commonly used in formal or urban settings.

Additionally, historical influences can also shape the way verbs and tenses are used in Sinhala. Sri Lanka has a rich history, with influences from various cultures such as Indian, Portuguese, Dutch, and British. These influences may have left traces in the language, affecting verb usage and tenses in different ways.

To truly immerse yourself in the Sinhala language, it can be beneficial to explore cultural aspects such as literature, music, and films. These mediums can provide valuable insights into the nuances of verb usage and tenses, as well as expose you to different dialects and regional variations.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we have learned about Sinhala verbs and tenses, it's time to put our knowledge into practice! Here are some exercises to help you reinforce what you've learned:

Exercise 1: Conjugation Practice Conjugate the following verbs in the given tenses: 1. කරනවා (karanavā) - Present tense, third person singular 2. බලනවා (balanavā) - Past tense, first person plural 3. නියමයි (niyamayi) - Future tense, second person singular 4. සිංහලෙන් කරනවා (sinhalēn karanavā) - Present tense, third person plural

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences Translate the following sentences into Sinhala: 1. I am going to the market. 2. She ate a delicious meal. 3. We will meet tomorrow. 4. They are singing a beautiful song.

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks Fill in the blanks with the correct verb form: 1. ඔහු චූන් වෙන්නේ කොහොමද? 2. මා ප්‍රියතම ස්තුතියි, ඔයා ද? 3. මම පාඩම් කියා ගියේ කොහොමද? 4. ඔවුන් සුපිරිම බර ගන්නේ කොහොමද? 5. අපි සිංහල කුමක්ද?

Solutions[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Conjugation Practice 1. කරනවා (karanavā) - කරනවා (karanavā) 2. බලනවා (balanavā) - බලා (balā) 3. නියමයි (niyamayi) - නියම් කරයි (niyam karayi) 4. සිංහලෙන් කරනවා (sinhalēn karanavā) - කරයි (karayi)

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences 1. මම වෙලා වෙන්නේ තොල්. 2. ඇය ආරාධනාවන්ට බිම් පැහැනීම් කියා. 3. අපි හෙට සම්බන්ධව යි. 4. ඔවුන් ගීතයක් ගීතය ගැනීමට හොඳයි.

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks 1. ඔහු චූන් වෙන්නේ කොහොමද? 2. මා ප්‍රියතම ස්තුතියි, ඔයා ද? 3. මම පාඩම් කියා ගියේ කොහොමද? 4. ඔවුන් සුපිරිම බර ගන්නේ කොහොමද? 5. අපි සිංහල කුමක්ද?

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully completed Unit 2 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Sinhala Course." In this lesson, we delved into the world of Sinhala verbs and tenses, learning how to express actions and events in the past, present, and future. We explored the different verb forms and conjugations, and practiced using them in various exercises.

Remember to continue practicing your verb usage and tenses to solidify your understanding. As you progress in your Sinhala journey, you will encounter more complex verb forms and tenses. Embrace the challenge and keep exploring the rich cultural aspects of the language.

In the next unit, we will dive into Sinhala culture, exploring festivals, cuisine, and more. Stay tuned for an exciting adventure into the vibrant world of Sinhala society.

Happy learning!

Table of Contents - Sinhala Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Unit 1: Introduction

Unit 2: Basic Grammar

Unit 3: Sinhala Culture

Unit 4: Daily Life

Unit 5: Advanced Grammar

Unit 6: Sinhala Society

Unit 7: Holidays and Travel

Unit 8: Conversational Sinhala

Unit 9: Sinhala History

Unit 10: Proficiency Test Preparation

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+== Introduction ==
+Welcome to Unit 2 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Sinhala Course"! In this unit, we will dive into the fascinating world of Sinhala verbs and tenses. Verbs are an essential part of any language, as they allow us to express actions and events. Understanding how to use verbs correctly and how tenses work will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Sinhala.
-<span link>Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Sinhala/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]] & [[Language/Sinhala/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]].</span>
+In this lesson, we will cover the basics of Sinhala verbs and tenses, focusing on how to express actions and events in the past, present, and future. We will explore the different verb forms and learn how to conjugate verbs in different tenses. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in Sinhala verb usage and be able to confidently express yourself in various time frames.
-== Verbs ==
-A verb is a word that describes an action or occurrence, such as run, walk, eat, or talk. In Sinhala, a verb changes form depending on the tense (past, present, or future) and the subject (I, you, he/she, we, or they).
+Let's get started!
-Sinhala verbs are usually divided into two categories: standard verbs and non-standard verbs. Standard verbs follow a predictable pattern for verb tense changes, while non-standard verbs do not.
+== Verbs in Sinhala ==
-=== Standard Verbs ===
+Verbs are words that express actions, states, or occurrences. In Sinhala, verbs play an important role in sentence construction and convey information about when an action took place. Unlike nouns, verbs in Sinhala can be more complex due to their various forms and conjugations.
-The most common Sinhala verb tenses are:
+A Sinhala verb consists of a stem and an ending. The stem represents the core meaning of the verb, while the ending indicates the tense, aspect, mood, and other grammatical features. Let's take a look at an example:
-* Present tense - indicates actions or events happening now
+{| class="wikitable"
-* Past tense - indicates actions or events in the past
+! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
-* Future tense - indicates actions or events that will happen in the future
+|-
+| කරනවා || karanavā || to do
+|-
+| යමෙක් කරනවා || yamek karanavā || he/she/it does
+|-
+| දැන් කරනවා || daṇ karanavā || he/she/it did
+|-
+| කරන්නේ නෑ || karan nē nā || he/she/it will not do
+|}
+In the examples above, we can see how the verb "karanavā" changes based on the tense and subject. The stem "kara" remains constant, while the endings change to indicate different tenses and subjects. Paying attention to these changes is crucial for conveying the correct meaning in Sinhala.
-Here is an example of how a standard verb changes depending on tense and subject:
+Now, let's explore the different tenses and how they are formed in Sinhala.
+=== Present Tense ===
+The present tense is used to describe actions happening at the current moment or actions that occur regularly. To form the present tense in Sinhala, we generally add the suffix "-ය" ("-ya") to the verb stem. Let's look at some examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English
+! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 |-
-| කියන්න (kiyannə) || kee-yannä || I say
+| ගෙදරදීය || gedaradiya || (I) am at home
 |-
-| කියයි (kiyaayi) || kee-yah-yi || You say
+| පැයක් ගෙදරදීය || pēyak gedaradiya || (I) am going home
 |-
-| කියලා (kiyalaa) || kee-yah-laa || He/She says
+| ගෙදරදීයාට || gedaradiyāta || (I) to home
 |-
-| කියෙ (kiyé) || kee-yé || We say
+| ගෙදරදීයාගේ || gedaradiyāge || of (my) home
-|-
-| කියන්නේ (kiyanné) || kee-yanné || They say
 |}
-As you can see, the verb stem "kiyan" remains constant, and only the ending changes depending on tense and subject. For example, "kiyannə" means "I say," while "kiyaayi" means "you say."
+In the examples above, we can see how the present tense is formed by adding "-ය" ("-ya") to the verb stem. This suffix can change based on the ending sound of the stem for easier pronunciation.
+=== Past Tense ===
-To form the present tense, we use the basic verb stem, while the past and future tenses both require additional endings. Here are some examples:
+The past tense is used to describe actions that have already happened. In Sinhala, the past tense is generally formed by adding the suffix "-ක" ("-ka") to the verb stem. Let's see some examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Sinhala !! Present tense !! Past tense !! Future tense
+! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 |-
-| කරනවා (karənawaa) || I do || කරාවී (karawaayi) || කරනවාද? (karənawaada?) Will I do?
+| මම ගිහින් පාඩම් කරා || mama gihiṇ pāḍam kara || I studied the lesson
 |-
-| හරිමටත් (hari-mattə) || We like || හරිමු (hari-muu) || හරිමටත්ද? (hari-mattada?) Will we like?
+| ඔවුන් ඉවර කරා || ōwun ivara kara || they left
 |-
-| යවන්නෙ (yavaanɛ́) || They give || දෙනවා (dənavaa) || යවන්නෙද? (yavaanɛ̀da?) Will they give?
+| ඔහු පාඩම් කරා || ōhu pāḍam kara || he/she studied the lesson
+|-
+| ඊයේ පාඩම් කරා || īyē pāḍam kara || yesterday (he/she) studied the lesson
 |}
-=== Non-Standard Verbs ===
+In the examples above, we can see how the past tense is formed by adding "-ක" ("-ka") to the verb stem. This suffix can also change based on the ending sound of the stem for easier pronunciation.
+=== Future Tense ===
-Non-standard verbs, also known as irregular verbs, do not follow the same predictable pattern as standard verbs. They must be memorized individually. Here are a few examples:
+The future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future. In Sinhala, the future tense is generally formed by adding the word "මෙන්" ("mēn") before the verb. Let's look at some examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Sinhala !! Present tense !! Past tense !! English
+! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 |-
-| මිලදී (milədi) || I come || මිලියම් (miliyam) || Came
+| මම යමෙක් කරන්නේ || mama yamek karan nē || I will do something
 |-
-| ඔබ කතා කරමු (obə kathaa karamu) || You speak || ඔබ කතා කළා (obə kathaa kəlaa) || Spoke
+| ඔහුට පාඩම් කරන්නේ || ōhuṭ pāḍam karan nē || he/she will study the lesson
 |-
-| ඔහු යවනවා (ohu yavaanawaa) || He gives || ඔහු යවී (ohu yavaayi) || Gave
+| ඊයේ මම යමෙක් කරන්නේ || īyē mama yamek karan nē || tomorrow I will do something
+|-
+| මාව වැඩක් නම් කරන්නේ නෑ || māva vēḍak nam karan nē nā || I will not work if tired
 |}
-== Tenses ==
+In the examples above, we can see how the future tense is formed by adding "මෙන්" ("mēn") before the verb. This word indicates that the action will happen in the future.
+== Cultural Insights ==
-In Sinhala, tense is the grammatical category that signals the time of an action or event. There are three main tenses: past, present, and future.
+Now that we have covered the basics of Sinhala verbs and tenses, let's take a moment to explore the cultural aspects of language learning. Language is deeply intertwined with culture, and understanding the cultural context of a language can enhance your learning experience and help you connect with native speakers on a deeper level.
-=== Present Tense ===
+In Sinhala culture, the way verbs and tenses are used may vary across different regions or social groups. Certain dialects or colloquialisms may have unique verb forms or tenses that are specific to those areas. For example, in rural areas, you may come across verb forms that are not commonly used in formal or urban settings.
-The present tense is used to describe present actions or ongoing events happening right now. In Sinhala, the present tense is formed by using the verb stem.
+Additionally, historical influences can also shape the way verbs and tenses are used in Sinhala. Sri Lanka has a rich history, with influences from various cultures such as Indian, Portuguese, Dutch, and British. These influences may have left traces in the language, affecting verb usage and tenses in different ways.
-Here are some examples:
+To truly immerse yourself in the Sinhala language, it can be beneficial to explore cultural aspects such as literature, music, and films. These mediums can provide valuable insights into the nuances of verb usage and tenses, as well as expose you to different dialects and regional variations.
-* මම පැන ගත්තා (mama pæna gaththa) - I am studying
+== Practice Exercises ==
-* අපි කොටස් දෙනවා (api kotəs dənavaa) - We give lessons
-* ඇය කරලා තවත් කතාකරනවා (aayi karalaa thawath kathàkarənawaa) - She is talking about something else
-=== Past Tense ===
+Now that we have learned about Sinhala verbs and tenses, it's time to put our knowledge into practice! Here are some exercises to help you reinforce what you've learned:
-The past tense is used to describe actions or events that happened in the past. In Sinhala, the past tense is formed by adding "-ා" (-aa) or "-කා" (-kaa) to the verb stem, depending on the verb type.
+Exercise 1: Conjugation Practice
+Conjugate the following verbs in the given tenses:
+. කරනවා (karanavā) - Present tense, third person singular
+. බලනවා (balanavā) - Past tense, first person plural
+. නියමයි (niyamayi) - Future tense, second person singular
+. සිංහලෙන් කරනවා (sinhalēn karanavā) - Present tense, third person plural
-Here are some examples:
+Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences
+Translate the following sentences into Sinhala:
+. I am going to the market.
+. She ate a delicious meal.
+. We will meet tomorrow.
+. They are singing a beautiful song.
-* මම පැන ගත්තාව (mama pæna gaththawaa) - I studied
+Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks
-* අපි කොටස් දෙනවාව (api kotəs dənavaa) - We gave lessons
+Fill in the blanks with the correct verb form:
-* ඇය කරලා කතා කරනවාව (aayi karalaa kathaa karənavaa) - She talked
+. ඔහු චූන් වෙන්නේ කොහොමද?
+. මා ප්‍රියතම ස්තුතියි, ඔයා ද?
+. මම පාඩම් කියා ගියේ කොහොමද?
+. ඔවුන් සුපිරිම බර ගන්නේ කොහොමද?
+. අපි සිංහල කුමක්ද?
-=== Future Tense ===
+== Solutions ==
-The future tense is used to describe actions or events that will happen in the future. In Sinhala, the future tense is formed by adding "-දෙනවා" (-dənavaa) to the verb stem.
+Exercise 1: Conjugation Practice
+. කරනවා (karanavā) - කරනවා (karanavā)
+. බලනවා (balanavā) - බලා (balā)
+. නියමයි (niyamayi) - නියම් කරයි (niyam karayi)
+. සිංහලෙන් කරනවා (sinhalēn karanavā) - කරයි (karayi)
-Here are some examples:
+Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences
+. මම වෙලා වෙන්නේ තොල්.
+. ඇය ආරාධනාවන්ට බිම් පැහැනීම් කියා.
+. අපි හෙට සම්බන්ධව යි.
+. ඔවුන් ගීතයක් ගීතය ගැනීමට හොඳයි.
-* මම පැන ගත්තවාද? (mama pæna gaththavaada?) - Will I study?
+Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks
-* ඔබ කොටස් දෙනවාද? (obə kotəs dənavaa-da?) - Will you give lessons?
+. ඔහු චූන් වෙන්නේ කොහොමද?
-* ඇය කරනවාද? (aayi karənavaa-da?) - Will she talk?
+. මා ප්‍රියතම ස්තුතියි, ඔයා ද?
+. මම පාඩම් කියා ගියේ කොහොමද?
+. ඔවුන් සුපිරිම බර ගන්නේ කොහොමද?
+. අපි සිංහල කුමක්ද?
 == Conclusion ==
-Learning verbs and tenses is essential to communicating effectively in any language. In this lesson, we explored the basics of verb conjugation in Sinhala, including standard and non-standard verbs, and the formation of past, present, and future tenses. Keep practicing, and you will soon be able to express yourself in Sinhala with confidence!
+Congratulations! You have successfully completed Unit 2 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Sinhala Course." In this lesson, we delved into the world of Sinhala verbs and tenses, learning how to express actions and events in the past, present, and future. We explored the different verb forms and conjugations, and practiced using them in various exercises.
+Remember to continue practicing your verb usage and tenses to solidify your understanding. As you progress in your Sinhala journey, you will encounter more complex verb forms and tenses. Embrace the challenge and keep exploring the rich cultural aspects of the language.
+In the next unit, we will dive into Sinhala culture, exploring festivals, cuisine, and more. Stay tuned for an exciting adventure into the vibrant world of Sinhala society.
+Happy learning!
-<span link>Excellent job on conquering this lesson! Consider delving into these related pages: [[Language/Sinhala/Grammar/Questions|Questions]] & [[Language/Sinhala/Grammar/Sinhala-Alphabet|Sinhala Alphabet]].</span>
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+===Learn Sinhala - present and future tense verbs - YouTube===
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+* [https://shanthivihara.co.uk/sites/default/files/file/KS3/Sinhalese%20-%20present%20and%20past%20tense%20verbs.pdf Sinhala Lessons - present and past tense verbs]
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-* [https://mar.naturaeco.com/static?id=0597196&hl=en&source=english-grammar-in-sinhala.pdf (PDF) English Grammar In Sinhala]
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