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== Introduction ==


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Welcome to Unit 4 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Sinhala Course"! In this unit, we will explore the topic of Transportation and Directions in Sinhala. As you progress in your Sinhala language journey, it is essential to learn how to navigate daily life situations, including asking for and giving directions and using public transportation. These skills will empower you to explore Sri Lanka and communicate effectively with locals. Throughout this lesson, we will cover a range of vocabulary related to transportation, as well as phrases and expressions commonly used in conversations about directions. By the end of this unit, you will have the knowledge and confidence to navigate the streets of Sri Lanka like a pro! So, let's get started!
 
== Vocabulary ==
 
To begin our lesson, let's start by learning some key vocabulary related to transportation and directions. This vocabulary will serve as the foundation for our future discussions and exercises. Let's take a look at the table below:


Welcome to Unit 4 of the Complete 0 to A1 Sinhala course! In this lesson, we will learn about transportation and directions in Sri Lanka. Whether you're a tourist or a resident, being able to navigate your way around the country is essential. So, let's get started!
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! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
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| මාසිංසි || māsiṃsi || month
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| සර්විල || sarwila || week
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| දිනය || dinaya || day
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| පූර්වක || purwaka || morning
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| දුරුතන්නය || duruthannaya || afternoon
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| සවස || sawasa || evening
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| රෑ || rē || night
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| වේලාව || wēlawā || time
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| වෙලාවේ || wēlawē || at what time
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| වටේ || wātē || early
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| නියමය || niyamaya || appointment
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| ගියාම || giyāma || to go
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| එහි || ehi || here
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| ඇත්තා || ēththa || there
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| එක්කෙන් || ekken || from
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| එකක් || ekka || to
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| ඉක්මන් || ikman || near
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| දුප්පත් || duppat || far
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| මීට || mīt || until
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| සිටින්න || sitinna || to start
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| අවශ්‍යයි || avashyayi || necessary
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| වෙනස් || wēnas || change
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| පාට || pāta || bus
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| දුම්රිය || dumriya || train
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| දුම්රිය තරගය || dumriya tharagaya || train station
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| මයික්‍රෝසොෆ්ට් || mayikrōsōft || metro
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| මිනියම් || miniyam || taxi
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| ප්‍රථිපල || prathipala || airport
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| ගුවන්තොටුපළින්න || guwanthōtupalinna || to the airport
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| නිවාසය || nivāsaya || residence
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| පිහිටියේ || pihītiyē || at the hotel
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| සුපිරි || supiri || good
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| වැඩි || wadi || bad
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| ගියාවේ || giyāwē || left
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| දකුණු || dakunu || right
|}


Now that we have familiarized ourselves with some essential vocabulary, let's move on to phrases and expressions commonly used when asking for and giving directions.


<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Sinhala/Vocabulary/Health|Health]] & [[Language/Sinhala/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?|How to say Good Bye?]].</span>
== Asking for Directions ==
== Asking for Directions ==


Asking for directions in Sinhala is quite simple. Here are some useful phrases:
When you find yourself in a new place and need to ask for directions, it's helpful to know how to phrase your questions effectively. Here are some phrases you can use to ask for directions in Sinhala:
 
# "මේ විස්තරයක් දක්නට යන්නෙමු?" (mē wisthara k daknna yannemū?) - Can you tell me how to get to this place?
# "මේ පසුගියත් දුරින් තරගයක් දක්නට යන්නෙමු?" (mē pasu giyath dakrin tharagaya k daknna yannemū?) - Can you tell me how to get to the nearest train station?
# "මේක් වෙලාවට පේනු ගියාවෙන් කරන්නේ කෙසේද?" (mēk wēlawat pēnu giyāwen karnnē kēsēda?) - How do I get to this place from the hotel?
# "වෙන්කරුවෙන් ඔබ කොන්ඩේ දැකට යන්නෙමු?" (wēnakaruvēn oba kondē dēkath yannemū?) - Can you show me the way to the bus stop?
# "එහිදී පාට එකට මට යන්නෙමු?" (ehidī pāta ekata mata yannemū?) - Can you direct me to the bus to this place?
 
Feel free to modify these phrases according to your specific needs and the situation you find yourself in. Locals will appreciate your efforts to communicate in their language!
 
== Giving Directions ==


* මේ පොලිස්සාවක් හෝදටම යන්නේ කොහොමද? (meh polissawak hodaatama yanney kohomada?) - How do I get to this place?
Now that we've covered how to ask for directions, let's move on to giving directions in Sinhala. Here are some phrases you can use to help someone find their way:
* එයාලේ අවස්ථාවක් දෙන්නේ කොහොමද? (eyala avasthaawak denna kohomada?) - What's the address of this place?
* මිට්ටේ ඇඳුම්කරුවන්ට මේ පොලිස්සාවට කලලා කියලාද? (mittey andumkaruwanth meh polissawata kalala kiylada?) - Can you tell me how to get to this place?


Once you've asked for directions, you may hear the following responses:
# "හැරවීමේ හරහා ඔබ සිටින්න" (hāravim hārahā oba sitinna) - Go straight ahead.
# "ගියාවේ දකුණු යන්න" (giyāwē dakunu yannā) - Turn left.
# "ගියාවේ දෙක්ණු යන්න" (giyāwē dēknu yannā) - Turn right.
# "හරහා සිටින්න" (hārahā sitinna) - Keep going straight.
# "දුප්පත් දෙක්ණු යන්න" (duppat dēknu yannā) - Go further.
# "මට සිටින ගියාවේ ගොඩක්කාර වීමේ හරහා ඔබ සිටින්න" (mata sitina giyāwē godakkāra vīmē hārahā oba sitinna) - Take a slight left from where I am.
# "මට සිටින ගියාවේ දකුණු යන්න" (mata sitina giyāwē dakunu yannā) - Take a right from where I am.
# "මාර්ගයේ කුඩා පාලනයක් දෙන්න" (mārgayē kudā pālanayak dēnnē) - Pass the traffic lights.
# "මාරු පාලනයක් විදිහට සිටින්න" (māru pālanayak widihata sitinna) - Start from the roundabout.


* හරිහැටියක් පිටවෙන්නේ මේ පොලිස්සාවේ (harahetiyaak pitawennaa meh polissawave) - You need to go straight ahead to get to this place.
Remember, when giving directions, it's important to speak slowly and clearly. You can also use gestures or point towards the direction to make it easier for the person to understand.
* මේ පොලිස්සාවට ගියාමට ඔබට වරදක්ද? (meh polissawat giyaamata obata waradakda?) - Do you know how to get to this place?
* ඒ සම්බන්දව සෙල්ලම් සැන්දෑව පැමිණිය යුතුයි (e sam bandandeva sellam sendaawa peminiyi yuthui) - You need to take a left turn at that junction.


== Giving Directions ==
== Cultural Insights ==
 
In Sri Lanka, transportation and directions can vary depending on the region and its infrastructure. While major cities like Colombo have a well-developed public transportation system, rural areas may rely more on private vehicles or tuk-tuks (three-wheeler taxis). It's also worth noting that traffic conditions can be quite challenging in urban areas, especially during peak hours.


If someone asks you for directions, here are some phrases that can be helpful:
An interesting cultural fact is that Sri Lankans are known for their friendly and helpful nature. If you ever find yourself lost or in need of directions, don't hesitate to approach locals for assistance. They will often go out of their way to guide you and ensure you reach your destination safely. Sri Lankans take pride in their hospitality and are always willing to lend a helping hand to visitors.


* මේක්මිට්ටෙම් තියෙන්නේ කොහොමද? (mekmittem temple nisa kohomada?) - What's the way to this temple?
== Practice Exercises ==
* එයාලේ පහසුකම හෝදන්නේ කොහොමද? (eyala pahassukama hodaannaa kohomada?) - How do I get to this bus stop?
* හරියට යන්නේ කොහොමද? (harit yanney kohomada?) - Which way should I go?


In order to give proper directions, use the following phrases:
Now it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Below are some exercises to help you reinforce what you've learned so far. Try to answer the questions or complete the tasks using the vocabulary and phrases we covered in this lesson.


* සියලුම තියෙන ස්ථානයකට ගමන්න (siyalluma theen senthaanayakata gamananna) - Go straight ahead.
Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching
* ඒ පසු පමණක් ස්ථානයේ එන්න (e pasu pamanak senthaanaye enna) - Turn right there.
Match the Sinhala words with their English translations.
* ඒ පෙළ යම් ස්ථානයකට ගමන්න (e peliyam senthaanayakata gamanna) - Turn left at the junction.


== Public Transportation ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Sinhala !! English Translation
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| මාසිංසි || a. morning
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| සර්විල || b. bus
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| දිනය || c. far
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| පූර්වක || d. night
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| දුරුතන්නය || e. appointment
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| සවස || f. near
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| රෑ || g. week
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| වේලාව || h. month
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| වෙලාවේ || i. time
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| වටේ || j. afternoon
|}


Sri Lanka has an extensive public transportation system that includes buses and trains. The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) operates a fleet of buses that covers most of the country. Here are some useful words and phrases to help you use public transportation:
Exercise 2: Asking for Directions
Using the phrases we learned, write a short dialogue between a lost tourist and a local who is giving directions. Be creative and include as many relevant details as possible.


* බස් කාර් (bas kaar) - Bus
Exercise 3: Giving Directions
* තොට (thot) - Train
Imagine you are a local guide and you need to explain how to get to a famous tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. Write clear and concise directions using appropriate vocabulary and phrases.
* ටාක්සි (taxi) - Taxi
* පිටියේ මුල්ම දුර්ගන්දෙන් බාරයෙන් (pitie mulma duragan dena baryaen) - From the main road
* දුර්ගන්දෙන් (duragan dena) - Roadside


Here's an example of how to ask for directions to a bus stop:
== Solutions ==


මගේ ටාක්සියට ගමන්න බස් කාර් සදහා වයඹ ආරම්භයක් අවශ්‍යයි. (mage taxisata gamanna bas kaar sadahka wayamba arambak avashyayi) - I need directions to a bus stop to catch a bus to Wayamba from my taxi.
Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching
a. morning
b. bus
g. week
j. afternoon
d. night
i. time
h. month
f. near
c. far
e. appointment


And here's an example of how to give directions:
Exercise 2: Asking for Directions
Tourist: "හිටියක් දෙන්නම්?" (Hitiya k dēnna mū?) - Excuse me, can you help me?
Local: "ඔබ කොහොමද?" (Oba kohomada?) - How can I assist you?
Tourist: "මාර්ගයේ මීට පාරට කියන්න කුඩා පාලනයක් දෙන්නයි." (Mārgayē mīt pārat kinna kudā pālanayak dēnnayi.) - I'm looking for directions to the museum.
Local: "මීට පාරට කරන්නේ කෙසේද?" (Mīt pārat karnē kēsēda?) - How do I get to the museum?
Tourist: "හැරවීමේ හරහා කියන්න." (Hāravim hārahā kinna.) - Go straight ahead.
Local: "හිරු පාලනයක් විදිහට සිටින්න." (Hiru pālanayak widihata sitinna.) - Start from the roundabout.
Tourist: "පාට එකට මට යන්නෙමු?" (Pāta ekata mata yannemū?) - Can you direct me to the bus stop?
Local: "හැරවීමේ සිටින්න." (Hāravim sitinna.) - Keep going straight.


බස් කාර් දෙකක් සම්පූර්ණ වෙන්නේ ඒ සම්බන්දවිතයි. ඒ පහසුකම් කරන්න (bas kaar dekak sampurnawennaa e-sambandavithayi. E-pahassukama karannna) - The bus stop is right there on the junction. Turn to that side.
Exercise 3: Giving Directions
To get to the famous tourist attraction, "Sigiriya Rock Fortress," follow these directions:
1. Start from the city center and head west on Main Street.
2. Take a left at the traffic lights onto King's Road.
3. Continue straight for about 10 kilometers until you reach the roundabout.
4. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Lion's Avenue.
5. Follow Lion's Avenue for approximately 5 kilometers, and you will see the entrance to Sigiriya Rock Fortress on your right.
6. Park your vehicle in the designated area and enjoy your visit!


== Conclusion ==
== Conclusion ==


Congratulations! You've learned how to ask for and give directions, and how to use public transportation in Sri Lanka. These skills will serve you well whether you're a tourist or a local. Practice using these phrases in real-life situations to improve your Sinhala language skills.
Congratulations on completing Unit 4 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Sinhala Course"! In this lesson, we explored the topic of Transportation and Directions in Sinhala. You have learned a range of vocabulary related to transportation, as well as phrases and expressions commonly used when asking for and giving directions. We also delved into cultural insights and provided practice exercises to help reinforce your learning. By mastering these skills, you will be able to navigate the streets of Sri Lanka with ease and communicate effectively with locals. In the next unit, we will continue our journey by diving into the topic of Family and Relationships in Sinhala. Keep up the great work and happy learning!
 


<span link>Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: [[Language/Sinhala/Vocabulary/Food|Food]] & [[Language/Sinhala/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]].</span>
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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to Unit 4 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Sinhala Course"! In this unit, we will explore the topic of Transportation and Directions in Sinhala. As you progress in your Sinhala language journey, it is essential to learn how to navigate daily life situations, including asking for and giving directions and using public transportation. These skills will empower you to explore Sri Lanka and communicate effectively with locals. Throughout this lesson, we will cover a range of vocabulary related to transportation, as well as phrases and expressions commonly used in conversations about directions. By the end of this unit, you will have the knowledge and confidence to navigate the streets of Sri Lanka like a pro! So, let's get started!

Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

To begin our lesson, let's start by learning some key vocabulary related to transportation and directions. This vocabulary will serve as the foundation for our future discussions and exercises. Let's take a look at the table below:

Sinhala Pronunciation English Translation
මාසිංසි māsiṃsi month
සර්විල sarwila week
දිනය dinaya day
පූර්වක purwaka morning
දුරුතන්නය duruthannaya afternoon
සවස sawasa evening
රෑ rē night
වේලාව wēlawā time
වෙලාවේ wēlawē at what time
වටේ wātē early
නියමය niyamaya appointment
ගියාම giyāma to go
එහි ehi here
ඇත්තා ēththa there
එක්කෙන් ekken from
එකක් ekka to
ඉක්මන් ikman near
දුප්පත් duppat far
මීට mīt until
සිටින්න sitinna to start
අවශ්‍යයි avashyayi necessary
වෙනස් wēnas change
පාට pāta bus
දුම්රිය dumriya train
දුම්රිය තරගය dumriya tharagaya train station
මයික්‍රෝසොෆ්ට් mayikrōsōft metro
මිනියම් miniyam taxi
ප්‍රථිපල prathipala airport
ගුවන්තොටුපළින්න guwanthōtupalinna to the airport
නිවාසය nivāsaya residence
පිහිටියේ pihītiyē at the hotel
සුපිරි supiri good
වැඩි wadi bad
ගියාවේ giyāwē left
දකුණු dakunu right

Now that we have familiarized ourselves with some essential vocabulary, let's move on to phrases and expressions commonly used when asking for and giving directions.

Asking for Directions[edit | edit source]

When you find yourself in a new place and need to ask for directions, it's helpful to know how to phrase your questions effectively. Here are some phrases you can use to ask for directions in Sinhala:

  1. "මේ විස්තරයක් දක්නට යන්නෙමු?" (mē wisthara k daknna yannemū?) - Can you tell me how to get to this place?
  2. "මේ පසුගියත් දුරින් තරගයක් දක්නට යන්නෙමු?" (mē pasu giyath dakrin tharagaya k daknna yannemū?) - Can you tell me how to get to the nearest train station?
  3. "මේක් වෙලාවට පේනු ගියාවෙන් කරන්නේ කෙසේද?" (mēk wēlawat pēnu giyāwen karnnē kēsēda?) - How do I get to this place from the hotel?
  4. "වෙන්කරුවෙන් ඔබ කොන්ඩේ දැකට යන්නෙමු?" (wēnakaruvēn oba kondē dēkath yannemū?) - Can you show me the way to the bus stop?
  5. "එහිදී පාට එකට මට යන්නෙමු?" (ehidī pāta ekata mata yannemū?) - Can you direct me to the bus to this place?

Feel free to modify these phrases according to your specific needs and the situation you find yourself in. Locals will appreciate your efforts to communicate in their language!

Giving Directions[edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered how to ask for directions, let's move on to giving directions in Sinhala. Here are some phrases you can use to help someone find their way:

  1. "හැරවීමේ හරහා ඔබ සිටින්න" (hāravim hārahā oba sitinna) - Go straight ahead.
  2. "ගියාවේ දකුණු යන්න" (giyāwē dakunu yannā) - Turn left.
  3. "ගියාවේ දෙක්ණු යන්න" (giyāwē dēknu yannā) - Turn right.
  4. "හරහා සිටින්න" (hārahā sitinna) - Keep going straight.
  5. "දුප්පත් දෙක්ණු යන්න" (duppat dēknu yannā) - Go further.
  6. "මට සිටින ගියාවේ ගොඩක්කාර වීමේ හරහා ඔබ සිටින්න" (mata sitina giyāwē godakkāra vīmē hārahā oba sitinna) - Take a slight left from where I am.
  7. "මට සිටින ගියාවේ දකුණු යන්න" (mata sitina giyāwē dakunu yannā) - Take a right from where I am.
  8. "මාර්ගයේ කුඩා පාලනයක් දෙන්න" (mārgayē kudā pālanayak dēnnē) - Pass the traffic lights.
  9. "මාරු පාලනයක් විදිහට සිටින්න" (māru pālanayak widihata sitinna) - Start from the roundabout.

Remember, when giving directions, it's important to speak slowly and clearly. You can also use gestures or point towards the direction to make it easier for the person to understand.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

In Sri Lanka, transportation and directions can vary depending on the region and its infrastructure. While major cities like Colombo have a well-developed public transportation system, rural areas may rely more on private vehicles or tuk-tuks (three-wheeler taxis). It's also worth noting that traffic conditions can be quite challenging in urban areas, especially during peak hours.

An interesting cultural fact is that Sri Lankans are known for their friendly and helpful nature. If you ever find yourself lost or in need of directions, don't hesitate to approach locals for assistance. They will often go out of their way to guide you and ensure you reach your destination safely. Sri Lankans take pride in their hospitality and are always willing to lend a helping hand to visitors.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Below are some exercises to help you reinforce what you've learned so far. Try to answer the questions or complete the tasks using the vocabulary and phrases we covered in this lesson.

Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching Match the Sinhala words with their English translations.

Sinhala English Translation
මාසිංසි a. morning
සර්විල b. bus
දිනය c. far
පූර්වක d. night
දුරුතන්නය e. appointment
සවස f. near
රෑ g. week
වේලාව h. month
වෙලාවේ i. time
වටේ j. afternoon

Exercise 2: Asking for Directions Using the phrases we learned, write a short dialogue between a lost tourist and a local who is giving directions. Be creative and include as many relevant details as possible.

Exercise 3: Giving Directions Imagine you are a local guide and you need to explain how to get to a famous tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. Write clear and concise directions using appropriate vocabulary and phrases.

Solutions[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching a. morning b. bus g. week j. afternoon d. night i. time h. month f. near c. far e. appointment

Exercise 2: Asking for Directions Tourist: "හිටියක් දෙන්නම්?" (Hitiya k dēnna mū?) - Excuse me, can you help me? Local: "ඔබ කොහොමද?" (Oba kohomada?) - How can I assist you? Tourist: "මාර්ගයේ මීට පාරට කියන්න කුඩා පාලනයක් දෙන්නයි." (Mārgayē mīt pārat kinna kudā pālanayak dēnnayi.) - I'm looking for directions to the museum. Local: "මීට පාරට කරන්නේ කෙසේද?" (Mīt pārat karnē kēsēda?) - How do I get to the museum? Tourist: "හැරවීමේ හරහා කියන්න." (Hāravim hārahā kinna.) - Go straight ahead. Local: "හිරු පාලනයක් විදිහට සිටින්න." (Hiru pālanayak widihata sitinna.) - Start from the roundabout. Tourist: "පාට එකට මට යන්නෙමු?" (Pāta ekata mata yannemū?) - Can you direct me to the bus stop? Local: "හැරවීමේ සිටින්න." (Hāravim sitinna.) - Keep going straight.

Exercise 3: Giving Directions To get to the famous tourist attraction, "Sigiriya Rock Fortress," follow these directions: 1. Start from the city center and head west on Main Street. 2. Take a left at the traffic lights onto King's Road. 3. Continue straight for about 10 kilometers until you reach the roundabout. 4. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Lion's Avenue. 5. Follow Lion's Avenue for approximately 5 kilometers, and you will see the entrance to Sigiriya Rock Fortress on your right. 6. Park your vehicle in the designated area and enjoy your visit!

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing Unit 4 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Sinhala Course"! In this lesson, we explored the topic of Transportation and Directions in Sinhala. You have learned a range of vocabulary related to transportation, as well as phrases and expressions commonly used when asking for and giving directions. We also delved into cultural insights and provided practice exercises to help reinforce your learning. By mastering these skills, you will be able to navigate the streets of Sri Lanka with ease and communicate effectively with locals. In the next unit, we will continue our journey by diving into the topic of Family and Relationships in Sinhala. Keep up the great work and happy learning!

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


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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