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Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Sinhala Course"! Today, we are diving into a topic that is not only essential for beginners but also deeply intertwined with our daily lives. Understanding family and relationships in Sinhala will help you connect with the culture and people of Sri Lanka on a more personal level.

Family is the cornerstone of society in Sri Lanka, and being able to talk about your family members and relationships will greatly enhance your conversational skills. Whether you want to introduce your family or simply discuss your relationships, this vocabulary will serve as a vital tool in your language journey.

In this lesson, we will cover the following sections:

Family Members[edit | edit source]

Immediate Family[edit | edit source]

Extended Family[edit | edit source]

Relationships[edit | edit source]

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Family Members[edit | edit source]

Family members in Sinhala are referred to with specific terms that can vary based on the relationship and context. Let’s break down the vocabulary for immediate and extended family members.

Immediate Family[edit | edit source]

Immediate family includes those closest to you—your parents, siblings, and children. Below is a table of common immediate family terms in Sinhala.

Sinhala	Pronunciation	English
අම්මා	amma	Mother
තාත්තා	thāttā	Father
සහෝදරයා	sahōdarayā	Brother
සහෝදරිය	sahōdariyā	Sister
දරුවා	daruvā	Child
කුඩා දරුවා	kuḍā daruvā	Baby

Extended Family[edit | edit source]

Extended family encompasses relatives beyond the immediate family, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Here are the terms used to describe extended family members.

Sinhala	Pronunciation	English
තාත්තාගේ මොළකොල්	tāttāge moḷakol	Grandfather
අම්මාගේ මොළකොල්	ammage moḷakol	Grandmother
මුවා	muvā	Uncle
මව්	māv	Aunt
සහෝදරයා උඩු	sahōdarayā uḍu	Cousin (male)
සහෝදරිය උඩු	sahōdariyā uḍu	Cousin (female)

Relationships[edit | edit source]

Understanding relationships goes beyond just family; it includes friends, colleagues, and acquaintances. Here are some useful terms to describe various relationships:

Sinhala	Pronunciation	English
යාළුවා	yāḷuvā	Friend (male)
යාළුවිය	yāḷuviyā	Friend (female)
සොයා	sōyā	Partner
මිතුරන්	mithuran	Friends (plural)
රටේ ජාතිකයෝ	raṭē jātikayō	National (relating to community)
ආදරය	ādaraya	Love

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered the vocabulary, let's put your knowledge to the test! Here are some practice exercises to help you apply what you've learned.

Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching[edit | edit source]

Match the Sinhala words with their correct English translations.

1. අම්මා

2. සහෝදරයා

3. යාළුවිය

4. තාත්තාගේ මොළකොල්

A. Friend (female)

B. Father

C. Mother

D. Grandfather

Solution:

1 → C

2 → B

3 → A

4 → D

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct Sinhala word from the list: (අම්මා, නාට්‍යය, තාත්තා)

1. My ______ is very kind. (Mother)

2. My ______ works hard. (Father)

Solution:

1. අම්මා

2. තාත්තා

Exercise 3: Sentence Formation[edit | edit source]

Create sentences using the following words.

1. දරුවා (Child)

2. යාළුවා (Friend)

Example Sentences:

මගේ දරුවා පාසලට යනවා. (My child goes to school.)

මට යාළුවා ඕනෑ. (I need a friend.)

Exercise 4: Translation Challenge[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Sinhala.

1. This is my grandmother.

2. He is my brother.

Solution:

1. මෙය මගේ මොළකොල්.

2. ඔහු මගේ සහෝදරයා.

Exercise 5: Role Play[edit | edit source]

In pairs, practice introducing your family members to each other using the vocabulary learned.

Example:

"This is my mother. Her name is Amma."

Exercise 6: True or False[edit | edit source]

Determine if the following statements are true or false based on the vocabulary learned.

1. "තාත්තා" means "Mother." (False)

2. "යාළුවා" means "Friend (male)." (True)

Exercise 7: Vocabulary Quiz[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct Sinhala word for the following English words.

1. Sister

A. සහෝදරිය

B. තාත්තා

Solution: A

Exercise 8: Dialogue Practice[edit | edit source]

Create a short dialogue using at least five vocabulary words.

Example:

A: "ආයුබෝවන්! මගේ නම සෝයයි."

B: "ආයුබෝවන්! මට යාළුවා වගේ!"

Exercise 9: Family Tree Diagram[edit | edit source]

Draw a family tree and label each member with the correct Sinhala term.

Exercise 10: Reflection[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph about your family using at least three new Sinhala vocabulary words.

Example:

"මගේ අම්මා සහ තාත්තා මට සහය වන්නේ."

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned essential vocabulary related to family and relationships in Sinhala. Remember, the connections we share with our loved ones are fundamental to understanding any culture, and being able to express these relationships in Sinhala will open up new avenues for conversation.

Keep practicing these words and phrases, and don't hesitate to use them in your daily interactions. As you continue on this journey toward fluency, remember that every small step counts.

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]

Sinhala lesson 7 - Family members - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Names of Members of the Family in English with Sinhala ...[edit | edit source]

Family members and relations in Sinhala | පවුලේ සාමාජිකයන් ...[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Sinhala Course"! Today, we are diving into a topic that is not only essential for beginners but also deeply intertwined with our daily lives. Understanding family and relationships in Sinhala will help you connect with the culture and people of Sri Lanka on a more personal level.
+Family is the cornerstone of society in Sri Lanka, and being able to talk about your family members and relationships will greatly enhance your conversational skills. Whether you want to introduce your family or simply discuss your relationships, this vocabulary will serve as a vital tool in your language journey.
+In this lesson, we will cover the following sections:
 __TOC__
-As a Sinhala language teacher, I know that one of the most important aspects of daily life is family and relationships. In this lesson, we will learn how to talk about family members and relationships in Sinhala. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to have basic conversation about your family and loved ones.
+=== Family Members ===
+==== Immediate Family ====
+==== Extended Family ====
+=== Relationships ===
+=== Practice Exercises ===
+=== Conclusion ===
 == Family Members ==
-Let's start with some common family members in Sinhala:
+Family members in Sinhala are referred to with specific terms that can vary based on the relationship and context. Let’s break down the vocabulary for immediate and extended family members.
+=== Immediate Family ===
+Immediate family includes those closest to you—your parents, siblings, and children. Below is a table of common immediate family terms in Sinhala.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| අම්මා || amma || Mother
+|-
+| තාත්තා || thāttā || Father
 |-
-| මවු || mävu || Mother
+| සහෝදරයා || sahōdarayā || Brother
+|-
+| සහෝදරිය || sahōdariyā || Sister
+|-
+| දරුවා || daruvā || Child
 |-
-| පියවරු || piyavaru || Father
+| කුඩා දරුවා || kuḍā daruvā || Baby
+|}
+=== Extended Family ===
+Extended family encompasses relatives beyond the immediate family, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Here are the terms used to describe extended family members.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| පුතානයි (පියයි) || puthanäyi (piyäyi) || Son
+| තාත්තාගේ මොළකොල් || tāttāge moḷakol || Grandfather
 |-
-| කොරියන් || koriyan || Daughter
+| අම්මාගේ මොළකොල් || ammage moḷakol || Grandmother
 |-
-| දරුවන් || daruvan || Brother
+| මුවා || muvā || Uncle
 |-
-| සැමියා || sēmiya || Sister
+| මව් || māv || Aunt
 |-
-| මායා || mayä || Wife
+| සහෝදරයා උඩු || sahōdarayā uḍu || Cousin (male)
 |-
-| ඉන්දීසි || indisi || Husband
-|}
-You can use these words to construct a basic sentence about your family. For example, "මගේ දුම්රිය මවු සහ පියවරු හමුවීමට මාගේ දුම්රිය ද අවස්ථාවක් නොතිබිය හැක." ("My fiance's mother and father are coming to meet me, so my fiance must be there.")
+| සහෝදරිය උඩු || sahōdariyā uḍu || Cousin (female)
-Let's try another example: "මගේ දරුවන් මට හිමිකමට යයි." ("My brothers are giving me a gift.")
+|}
 == Relationships ==
-Now let's move on to some basic terminology for relationships:
+Understanding relationships goes beyond just family; it includes friends, colleagues, and acquaintances. Here are some useful terms to describe various relationships:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| යාළුවා || yāḷuvā || Friend (male)
 |-
-| මම ඔයාට පෙම්වත්ය || mam äyät pēmvatäy || I love you (to a significant other)
+| යාළුවිය || yāḷuviyā || Friend (female)
+|-
+| සොයා || sōyā || Partner
+|-
+| මිතුරන් || mithuran || Friends (plural)
 |-
-| මම ඔයාගේ යහපත් කරු || mam äyägä yahapath karu || I miss you (to a significant other)
+| රටේ ජාතිකයෝ || raṭē jātikayō || National (relating to community)
 |-
-| මම මාගේ මිතුරු යන්න දැක ගැනීමට යම් || mam mägä mithuru yanänu dēka gänimata yam || I need to talk to my friend.
+| ආදරය || ādaraya || Love
 |}
-You can use these phrases to express your feelings and needs to your significant other or friends.
+== Practice Exercises ==
-You can also use the following phrases to inquire about someone else's relationships:
+Now that we've covered the vocabulary, let's put your knowledge to the test! Here are some practice exercises to help you apply what you've learned.
-* "ඔබට කොටසක් සම්බන්ධයෙන් හෝ කියවමු?" ("Are you seeing someone or married?")
+=== Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching ===
-* "කොහොමද ඔබ මාතෘකාවක් හෝ පසුගියේ ඇයි?" ("Have you ever had a girlfriend or boyfriend?")
-It's important to note that in Sri Lankan culture, families are often quite close and involved in each other's lives, so understanding family relationships is very important for social interaction.
+Match the Sinhala words with their correct English translations.
+. අම්මා
+. සහෝදරයා
+. යාළුවිය
+. තාත්තාගේ මොළකොල්
+* A. Friend (female)
+* B. Father
+* C. Mother
+* D. Grandfather
+''Solution:''
+* 1 → C
+* 2 → B
+* 3 → A
+* 4 → D
+=== Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks ===
+Fill in the blanks with the correct Sinhala word from the list: (අම්මා, නාට්‍යය, තාත්තා)
+. My ______ is very kind. (Mother)
+. My ______ works hard. (Father)
+''Solution:''
+. අම්මා
+. තාත්තා
+=== Exercise 3: Sentence Formation ===
+Create sentences using the following words.
+. දරුවා (Child)
+. යාළුවා (Friend)
+''Example Sentences:''
+* මගේ දරුවා පාසලට යනවා. (My child goes to school.)
+* මට යාළුවා ඕනෑ. (I need a friend.)
+=== Exercise 4: Translation Challenge ===
+Translate the following sentences into Sinhala.
+. This is my grandmother.
+. He is my brother.
+''Solution:''
+. මෙය මගේ මොළකොල්.
+. ඔහු මගේ සහෝදරයා.
+=== Exercise 5: Role Play ===
+In pairs, practice introducing your family members to each other using the vocabulary learned.
+''Example:''
+* "This is my mother. Her name is Amma."
+=== Exercise 6: True or False ===
+Determine if the following statements are true or false based on the vocabulary learned.
+. "තාත්තා" means "Mother." (False)
+. "යාළුවා" means "Friend (male)." (True)
+=== Exercise 7: Vocabulary Quiz ===
+Choose the correct Sinhala word for the following English words.
+. Sister
+* A. සහෝදරිය
+* B. තාත්තා
+''Solution: A''
+=== Exercise 8: Dialogue Practice ===
+Create a short dialogue using at least five vocabulary words.
+''Example:''
+* A: "ආයුබෝවන්! මගේ නම සෝයයි."
+* B: "ආයුබෝවන්! මට යාළුවා වගේ!"
+=== Exercise 9: Family Tree Diagram ===
+Draw a family tree and label each member with the correct Sinhala term.
+=== Exercise 10: Reflection ===
+Write a short paragraph about your family using at least three new Sinhala vocabulary words.
+''Example:''
+* "මගේ අම්මා සහ තාත්තා මට සහය වන්නේ."
 == Conclusion ==
-In this lesson, we learned some common family members and relationship terms in Sinhala. We also learned some phrases to express our feelings and needs in relationships, as well as some phrases to inquire about someone else's relationships. Understanding family relationships is crucial to social interaction and communication in Sri Lankan culture.
+Congratulations! You have successfully learned essential vocabulary related to family and relationships in Sinhala. Remember, the connections we share with our loved ones are fundamental to understanding any culture, and being able to express these relationships in Sinhala will open up new avenues for conversation.
-Remember to practice these words and phrases with native speakers and try to use them in everyday situations. Don't be afraid to ask questions and make mistakes – it's all part of the learning process!
+Keep practicing these words and phrases, and don't hesitate to use them in your daily interactions. As you continue on this journey toward fluency, remember that every small step counts.
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+==Videos==
-==Related Lessons==
+===Sinhala lesson 7 - Family members - YouTube===
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuoIjGihEik</youtube>
+===Names of Members of the Family in English with Sinhala ...===
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlJgmvGkYcQ</youtube>
+===Family members and relations in Sinhala | පවුලේ සාමාජිකයන් ...===
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23OLh7u_1XU</youtube>
+==Sources==
+* [https://www.lazybutsmartsinhala.com/members-of-the-family-in-sinhala/ Members of the Family in Sinhala | Lazy But Smart Sinhala]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinhala_language Sinhala language - Wikipedia]
+==Other Lessons==
 * [[Language/Sinhala/Vocabulary/Languages|Languages]]
 * [[Language/Sinhala/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
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Family Members[edit | edit source]

Immediate Family[edit | edit source]

Extended Family[edit | edit source]

Relationships[edit | edit source]

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Family Members[edit | edit source]

Immediate Family[edit | edit source]

Extended Family[edit | edit source]

Relationships[edit | edit source]

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching[edit | edit source]

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Exercise 3: Sentence Formation[edit | edit source]

Exercise 4: Translation Challenge[edit | edit source]

Exercise 5: Role Play[edit | edit source]

Exercise 6: True or False[edit | edit source]

Exercise 7: Vocabulary Quiz[edit | edit source]

Exercise 8: Dialogue Practice[edit | edit source]

Exercise 9: Family Tree Diagram[edit | edit source]

Exercise 10: Reflection[edit | edit source]

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

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

Videos[edit | edit source]

Sinhala lesson 7 - Family members - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Names of Members of the Family in English with Sinhala ...[edit | edit source]

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