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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to Unit 1 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Sinhala Course"! In this unit, we will focus on greetings and introductions in Sinhala. This topic is essential as it forms the foundation of any language learning journey. By mastering basic greetings and introductions, you will be able to confidently start conversations and connect with native Sinhala speakers.

Throughout this lesson, we will cover a variety of greetings and introductions that are commonly used in Sinhala-speaking countries. We will also explore the cultural significance of greetings and introductions, providing you with interesting insights into Sinhala society. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to greet someone and introduce yourself in Sinhala.

To make your learning experience more enjoyable and effective, we will incorporate cultural information and interesting facts into the lesson. This will help you develop a deeper appreciation for the Sinhala language and its rich cultural heritage. So let's dive in and begin our exploration of greetings and introductions in Sinhala!

Basic Greetings[edit | edit source]

Let's start by learning some basic greetings in Sinhala. Greetings are an important part of everyday communication and can vary based on the time of day and the level of formality. Here are some common greetings:

Good Morning[edit | edit source]

In Sinhala, "Good Morning" is translated as "සුභ උදෑසනක්" (Subha Udasanak). It is customary to greet someone with a smile and a warm "Good Morning" when you meet them in the morning. This greeting is used until around 10 a.m.

Good Afternoon[edit | edit source]

To greet someone in the afternoon, you can say "සුභ දහවලක්" (Subha Dahawalak). This is the equivalent of "Good Afternoon" in English. It is polite to use this greeting from around 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Good Evening[edit | edit source]

When the sun starts to set, you can greet someone with "සුභ සැන්දෑවක් ( suba sandhavak)This is the Sinhala equivalent of "Good Evening." It is customary to use this greeting from around 6 p.m. until bedtime.

Good Night[edit | edit source]

Before saying goodbye for the day, you can wish someone a "සුභ රාත්‍රියක්" (Subha Rathrikak). This translates to "Good Night" in English. It is appropriate to use this greeting when you are parting ways with someone in the evening or before going to bed.

Introducing Yourself[edit | edit source]

Now that we have learned some basic greetings, let's move on to introducing ourselves in Sinhala. Introductions are an important part of social interactions, and being able to introduce yourself in a foreign language can help you establish connections and make new friends. Here's how you can introduce yourself in Sinhala:

My name is...[edit | edit source]

To introduce yourself, you can say "මම ... ‌ජෝන් (Mama..John), where "..." is your name. For example, if your name is John, you would say "මම John (Mama John ).

Nice to meet you[edit | edit source]

After introducing yourself, it's polite to say "සුභ සැමටම" (Subha Sāmathama). This translates to "Nice to meet you" in English. It's a simple phrase that shows your appreciation for the introduction.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Greetings and introductions play a significant role in Sinhala culture. They reflect the values of respect, politeness, and warmth that are highly cherished in Sinhala society. Sinhala people take pride in their ability to make others feel welcome and comfortable, and greetings are a key part of this hospitality.

In addition to the time-specific greetings we have covered, there are also greetings that vary based on the level of formality. When greeting someone older or of higher social status, it is customary to use more respectful language and gestures. Younger individuals often show their respect by bowing slightly and addressing elders with honorific titles. This demonstrates the deep-rooted cultural values of respect for elders and hierarchical relationships in Sinhala society.

It's also worth noting that physical touch, such as handshakes or hugs, is not as common in Sinhala greetings as it may be in Western cultures. Instead, a warm smile, direct eye contact, and a respectful nod are considered appropriate and respectful ways to greet someone in Sinhala culture.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time for you to practice what you've learned! Here are a few exercises to help you reinforce your understanding of greetings and introductions in Sinhala:

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the following sentences with the appropriate greetings or introductions in Sinhala:

1. ... හුදෙක් වෙයිද? 2. සුභ ... පැයක්. 3. ... සහයෝගයක් ඇතුල්වීමට කැමතියි. 4. සුභ ... ලංකාවේදී කොහොමද?

Exercise 2: Role Play

Imagine you are meeting a native Sinhala speaker for the first time. Practice a conversation where you greet each other and introduce yourselves. Use the greetings and introductions you have learned in this lesson.

Solutions[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

1. සුභ උදෑසනක් වෙයිද? (Subha Udasanak veyadi?) 2. සුභ උදෑසනක් පැයක්. (Subha Udasanak pāyak.) 3. සුභ උදෑසනක් සහයෝගයක් ඇතුල්වීමට කැමතියි. (Subha Udasanak sahayogayak ethulwīmata kāmathiya.) 4. සුභ උදෑසනක් ලංකාවේදී කොහොමද? (Subha Udasanak Lankāvēdi kohomada?)

Exercise 2: Role Play

Student A: සුභ උදෑසනක්! Student B: සුභ උදෑසනක්! මම ඉන්නේ Student A. ඔයාට මෙතනින් පිළිගැනීමට කැමතියි? Student A: මම ඉන්නේ Student B. මොකද නම්? Student B: මාතා කරන්නේ සිංහලෙන් ඉංග්‍රීසි පුහුණුවෙන් පිළිගැන්මට. ඔයාට ඔයාගේ පිළිතුරු කුමක්ද? Student A: සුභ උදෑසනක් පැයක්. මාතා කවුද යාලුවනේ සිංහලෙන් ඉංග්‍රීසි පුහුණුවෙන් පිළිගැන්මට අවශ්‍යද? Student B: මාතා පහන් දවසක් වෙයි. ඔයාට සුභ දහවලක් කැමතියි? Student A: සුභ දහවලක් සහයෝගයක් ඇතුල්වීමට කැමතියි.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully completed Unit 1 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Sinhala Course." In this lesson, you have learned basic greetings and introductions in Sinhala. These fundamental language skills will serve as a solid foundation for your journey to becoming fluent in Sinhala.

Remember to practice regularly and apply what you have learned in real-life situations. By doing so, you will gain confidence and fluency in speaking Sinhala. In the next unit, we will explore numbers and counting in Sinhala, allowing you to express quantities and engage in everyday conversations.

Thank you for joining us on this language learning adventure, and we look forward to seeing you in Unit 2!

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

Videos[edit | edit source]

Beginner Level (Vocabulary) - Lesson 05 | Greeting | IELTS in Sinhala[edit | edit source]

Beginner level (Speaking) - Lesson 05 | Greetings | IELTS in Sinhala ...[edit | edit source]

Learn to speak Sinhala - Video Tutorials - Ep 1: Greetings ...[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+== Introduction ==
+Welcome to Unit 1 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Sinhala Course"! In this unit, we will focus on greetings and introductions in Sinhala. This topic is essential as it forms the foundation of any language learning journey. By mastering basic greetings and introductions, you will be able to confidently start conversations and connect with native Sinhala speakers.
+Throughout this lesson, we will cover a variety of greetings and introductions that are commonly used in Sinhala-speaking countries. We will also explore the cultural significance of greetings and introductions, providing you with interesting insights into Sinhala society. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to greet someone and introduce yourself in Sinhala.
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+To make your learning experience more enjoyable and effective, we will incorporate cultural information and interesting facts into the lesson. This will help you develop a deeper appreciation for the Sinhala language and its rich cultural heritage. So let's dive in and begin our exploration of greetings and introductions in Sinhala!
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-As a Sinhala language teacher for over two decades, I am excited to introduce you to the first unit of our "Complete 0 to A1 Sinhala Course". In this lesson, we will learn the essential words and phrases used for greeting someone and introducing yourself in Sinhala.
+=== Basic Greetings ===
+Let's start by learning some basic greetings in Sinhala. Greetings are an important part of everyday communication and can vary based on the time of day and the level of formality. Here are some common greetings:
+==== Good Morning ====
+In Sinhala, "Good Morning" is translated as "සුභ උදෑසනක්" (Subha Udasanak). It is customary to greet someone with a smile and a warm "Good Morning" when you meet them in the morning. This greeting is used until around 10 a.m.
+==== Good Afternoon ====
+To greet someone in the afternoon, you can say "සුභ දහවලක්" (Subha Dahawalak). This is the equivalent of "Good Afternoon" in English. It is polite to use this greeting from around 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
+==== Good Evening ====
+When the sun starts to set, you can greet someone with "සුභ සැන්දෑවක් ( suba sandhavak)This is the Sinhala equivalent of "Good Evening." It is customary to use this greeting from around 6 p.m. until bedtime.
+==== Good Night ====
+Before saying goodbye for the day, you can wish someone a "සුභ රාත්‍රියක්" (Subha Rathrikak). This translates to "Good Night" in English. It is appropriate to use this greeting when you are parting ways with someone in the evening or before going to bed.
+=== Introducing Yourself ===
+Now that we have learned some basic greetings, let's move on to introducing ourselves in Sinhala. Introductions are an important part of social interactions, and being able to introduce yourself in a foreign language can help you establish connections and make new friends. Here's how you can introduce yourself in Sinhala:
+==== My name is... ====
+To introduce yourself, you can say "මම ... ‌ජෝන් (Mama..John), where "..." is your name. For example, if your name is John, you would say "මම John  (Mama John ).
+==== Nice to meet you ====
+After introducing yourself, it's polite to say "සුභ සැමටම" (Subha Sāmathama). This translates to "Nice to meet you" in English. It's a simple phrase that shows your appreciation for the introduction.
+=== Cultural Insights ===
+Greetings and introductions play a significant role in Sinhala culture. They reflect the values of respect, politeness, and warmth that are highly cherished in Sinhala society. Sinhala people take pride in their ability to make others feel welcome and comfortable, and greetings are a key part of this hospitality.
-Learning these basic greetings and introductions will not only help you communicate better with Sinhalese speakers but also impress them with your willingness to learn their language and culture. So let's dive into the vocabulary, cultural information, and interesting facts that will make your Sinhala greetings and introductions authentic and nuanced.
+In addition to the time-specific greetings we have covered, there are also greetings that vary based on the level of formality. When greeting someone older or of higher social status, it is customary to use more respectful language and gestures. Younger individuals often show their respect by bowing slightly and addressing elders with honorific titles. This demonstrates the deep-rooted cultural values of respect for elders and hierarchical relationships in Sinhala society.
+It's also worth noting that physical touch, such as handshakes or hugs, is not as common in Sinhala greetings as it may be in Western cultures. Instead, a warm smile, direct eye contact, and a respectful nod are considered appropriate and respectful ways to greet someone in Sinhala culture.
-<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Sinhala/Vocabulary/Tourist-Attractions-and-Activities|Tourist Attractions and Activities]] & [[Language/Sinhala/Vocabulary/Education|Education]].</span>
+=== Practice Exercises ===
-== Greetings ==
-Sinhalese society is known for its friendly and hospitable nature. Therefore, greeting someone correctly is essential to showing respect and building rapport. Here are some of the most common Sinhala greetings:
-=== Hello and Hi ===
+Now it's time for you to practice what you've learned! Here are a few exercises to help you reinforce your understanding of greetings and introductions in Sinhala:
-To say Hello or Hi in Sinhala, use the word "ආයුබෝවන්" (Ayubowan) or "හෙලෝ" (Hello). Ayubowan means "may you live long" and is a traditional Sri Lankan greeting, while Hello has been widely adopted by younger generations.
-=== Good Morning, Afternoon and Evening===
+Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
-To say Good Morning in Sinhala, use the word "සුබ උදෑසනක්" (Suba Udesanak) or "සුබ දහම්" (Suba Dawasak). Suba Udesanak means "good sunrise," while Suba Dawasak means "good day."
-To say Good Afternoon, use the word "සුබ දවලක්" (Suba Divalak) and to say Good Evening, use the word "සුබ සහලක්" (Suba Sandalak). Suba Divalak means "good midday," while Suba Sandalak means "good twilight."
+Complete the following sentences with the appropriate greetings or introductions in Sinhala:
-=== How Are You? ===
+. ... හුදෙක් වෙයිද?
-To ask someone how they are doing, say "ඔබට කොහොමද?" (Obata Kohomada?). This phrase must be used after a greeting or Hello/Hi.
+. සුභ ... පැයක්.
+. ... සහයෝගයක් ඇතුල්වීමට කැමතියි.
+. සුභ ... ලංකාවේදී කොහොමද?
-The typical response to this question would be "මාගේ ප්‍රසිද්ධ සේවය සුදුසුයි, ඔබට කොහොමද?" (Mage Prasadha Sewaya Sudusuwi, Obata Kohomada?) meaning "I am well, how are you?"
+Exercise 2: Role Play
-== Introductions ==
+Imagine you are meeting a native Sinhala speaker for the first time. Practice a conversation where you greet each other and introduce yourselves. Use the greetings and introductions you have learned in this lesson.
-Introducing yourself in Sinhala involves stating your name and greeting the other person. Here's how you can do it in Sinhala:
-=== My name is... ===
+=== Solutions ===
-To introduce yourself, you can say "මගේ නම..." (Mage Nama...) followed by your name. For example, "මගේ නම පීරියස්" (Mage Nama Piyarisu) would mean "My name is Piyarisu."
-=== Nice to Meet You ===
+Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
-To say that it's nice to meet someone, use the phrase "ඔබට ආයුබෝවන්" (Obata Ayubowan). You can combine this greeting with your introduction, as in "ඔබට ආයුබෝවන්, මගේ නම පීරියස්" (Obata Ayubowan, Mage Nama Piyarisu), meaning "Nice to meet you. My name is Piyarisu."
-=== Where are you from? ===
+. සුභ උදෑසනක් වෙයිද? (Subha Udasanak veyadi?)
-To ask someone where they are from in Sinhala, say "ඔබ කොහොමද නගරයේ යෙදී ඇති?" (Oba Kohomada Nagaraye Yedi Athi?) or "ඔබ කොහොමද බලපත්‍රයේ යෙදී ඇති?" (Oba Kohomada Balapathrayedi Athi?) These phrases mean "Where are you from, city-wise" and "Where are you from, district-wise," respectively.
+. සුභ උදෑසනක් පැයක්. (Subha Udasanak pāyak.)
+. සුභ උදෑසනක් සහයෝගයක් ඇතුල්වීමට කැමතියි. (Subha Udasanak sahayogayak ethulwīmata kāmathiya.)
+. සුභ උදෑසනක් ලංකාවේදී කොහොමද? (Subha Udasanak Lankāvēdi kohomada?)
-=== You are Welcome ===
+Exercise 2: Role Play
-To reply to someone thanking you in Sinhala, use the phrase "කිරීමට කියාපු හැකිය" (Kirimaata Kiyapu Hakiya), meaning "you are welcome."
-=== Excuse me ===
+Student A: සුභ උදෑසනක්!
-When you need to get someone's attention or ask for permission to do something, use the phrase "කමුතුව" (Kamuthuwa) or "පියයුරු" (Piyayuru). Kamuthuwa means "excuse me," while Piyayuru means "please."
+Student B: සුභ උදෑසනක්! මම ඉන්නේ Student A. ඔයාට මෙතනින් පිළිගැනීමට කැමතියි?
+Student A: මම ඉන්නේ Student B. මොකද නම්?
+Student B: මාතා කරන්නේ සිංහලෙන් ඉංග්‍රීසි පුහුණුවෙන් පිළිගැන්මට. ඔයාට ඔයාගේ පිළිතුරු කුමක්ද?
+Student A: සුභ උදෑසනක් පැයක්. මාතා කවුද යාලුවනේ සිංහලෙන් ඉංග්‍රීසි පුහුණුවෙන් පිළිගැන්මට අවශ්‍යද?
+Student B: මාතා පහන් දවසක් වෙයි. ඔයාට සුභ දහවලක් කැමතියි?
+Student A: සුභ දහවලක් සහයෝගයක් ඇතුල්වීමට කැමතියි.
-== Vocabulary ==
+=== Conclusion ===
-Here is a table of basic Sinhala vocabulary for greetings and introductions:
-{| class="wikitable"
+Congratulations! You have successfully completed Unit 1 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Sinhala Course." In this lesson, you have learned basic greetings and introductions in Sinhala. These fundamental language skills will serve as a solid foundation for your journey to becoming fluent in Sinhala.
-! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-| හෙලෝ || Hello || Hello
-|-
-| ආයුබෝවන් || Ayubowan || Hello (Traditional)
-|-
-| සුබ උදෑසනක් || Suba Udesanak || Good Morning
-|-
-| සුබ දහම් || Suba Dawasak || Good Day
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-| සුබ දවලක් || Suba Divalak || Good Afternoon
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-| සුබ සහලක් || Suba Sandalak || Good Evening
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-| ඔබට කොහොමද? || Obata Kohomada? || How are you?
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-| ඔබ කොහොමද නගරයේ යෙදී ඇති? || Oba Kohomada Nagaraye Yedi Athi? || Where are you from(city-wise)?
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-| ඔබ කොහොමද බලපත්‍රයේ යෙදී ඇති? || Oba Kohomada Balapathrayedi Athi? || Where are you from(district-wise)?
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-| හරියටම නම්තෙක් || Hariyatama Namtehak || Nobody whom I can introduce you
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-| ඔබට ආයුබෝවන් || Obata Ayubowan || Nice to meet you
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-| මගේ නම || Mage Nama || My name is...
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-| කමුතුව || Kamuthuwa || Excuse me
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-| පියයුරු || Piyayuru || Please
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-| කිරීමට කියාපු හැකිය || Kirimaata Kiyapu Hakiya || You are welcome
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-Knowing these words and phrases and using them appropriately can make a huge difference in the first impression you make on Sinhalese speakers. I hope this lesson on Sinhala greetings and introductions has been valuable to you.
+Remember to practice regularly and apply what you have learned in real-life situations. By doing so, you will gain confidence and fluency in speaking Sinhala. In the next unit, we will explore numbers and counting in Sinhala, allowing you to express quantities and engage in everyday conversations.
-Stay tuned for the next unit where you'll learn to count from 1 to 100 and how to use numbers in everyday situations.
+Thank you for joining us on this language learning adventure, and we look forward to seeing you in Unit 2!
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