Difference between revisions of "Language/Sinhala/Vocabulary/Transportation-and-Directions"

From Polyglot Club WIKI
Jump to navigation Jump to search
m (Quick edit)
m (Quick edit)
 
Line 9: Line 9:


{{Sinhala-Page-Top}}
{{Sinhala-Page-Top}}
<div class="pg_page_title">[[Language/Sinhala|Sinhala]]  → [[Language/Sinhala/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]] → [[Language/Sinhala/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] → Unit 4: Daily Life → Transportation and Directions</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">[[Language/Sinhala|Sinhala]]  → [[Language/Sinhala/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]] → [[Language/Sinhala/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] → Transportation and Directions</div>
 
In this lesson, we will explore the essential vocabulary and phrases related to transportation and directions in Sinhala. This topic is particularly important as it equips you with the necessary language skills to navigate through Sri Lanka's vibrant streets, whether you're hopping on a bus, taking a tuk-tuk, or asking a local for directions. Having a good grasp of this vocabulary will not only enhance your travel experience but also help you engage with the local culture in a more meaningful way.
 
To make it easy for you to follow along, we will structure the lesson in several sections:
 
* Understanding Key Vocabulary
 
* Useful Phrases for Asking and Giving Directions
 
* Common Modes of Transportation
 
* Practice Exercises
 
By the end of this lesson, you'll feel more confident when exploring the beautiful landscapes of Sri Lanka. Now, let's dive in!


__TOC__
__TOC__


== Introduction ==
=== Understanding Key Vocabulary ===


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!
To start off, let’s learn some key words related to transportation and directions. Below, you will find a table with essential vocabulary that will help you navigate your way around.


== Vocabulary ==
{| class="wikitable"


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


{| class="wikitable"
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
|-
| මාසිංසි || māsiṃsi || month
 
| මාර්ගය || mārgaaya || road
 
|-
|-
| සර්විල || sarwila || week
 
| පාර || pāra || street
 
|-
|-
| දිනය || dinaya || day
 
| උඩ || uḍa || up
 
|-
|-
| පූර්වක || purwaka || morning
 
| පහළ || pahala || down
 
|-
|-
| දුරුතන්නය || duruthannaya || afternoon
 
| ඉදිරිය || idiriya || forward
 
|-
|-
| සවස || sawasa || evening
 
| ආපසු || āpasu || backward
 
|-
|-
| රෑ || rē || night
 
| දකුණ || dakuna || south
 
|-
|-
| වේලාව || wēlawā || time
 
| උතුර || uthura || north
 
|-
|-
| වෙලාවේ || wēlawē || at what time
 
| මැද || mæda || middle
 
|-
|-
| වටේ || wātē || early
 
| මම || mama || I
 
|-
|-
| නියමය || niyamaya || appointment
 
| ඔබ || oba || you
 
|-
|-
| ගියාම || giyāma || to go
 
| කුමක් || kumak || what
 
|-
|-
| එහි || ehi || here
 
| කොතැනක් || kothænæk || where
 
|-
|-
| ඇත්තා || ēththa || there
 
| කාලය || kālaya || time
 
|-
|-
| එක්කෙන් || ekken || from
 
| රථය || rathaya || vehicle
 
|-
|-
| එකක් || ekka || to
 
| බස් රථය || bas rathaya || bus
 
|-
|-
| ඉක්මන් || ikman || near
 
| ටුක්-ටුක් || ṭuk-ṭuk || tuk-tuk
 
|-
|-
| දුප්පත් || duppat || far
 
| දුම්රිය || dumriya || train
 
|-
|-
| මීට || mīt || until
 
| ගමන || gamana || journey
 
|-
|-
| සිටින්න || sitinna || to start
 
| ගමන් || gaman || travel
 
|-
|-
| අවශ්‍යයි || avashyayi || necessary
 
| නවාතැන් || navāthæn || accommodation
 
|}
 
=== Useful Phrases for Asking and Giving Directions ===
 
Next, let's look at some useful phrases. These phrases will come in handy when you need to ask for directions or give directions to someone else.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| වෙනස් || wēnas || change
 
| මට උදව් කරන්න || maṭa udaw karanna || Please help me
 
|-
|-
| පාට || pāta || bus
 
| කුමක් හොයා ගන්න ඕනෙද? || kumak hoyā ganna ōnedā? || What should I look for?
 
|-
|-
| දුම්රිය || dumriya || train
 
| කොතැනක්ද? || kothænækda? || Where is it?
 
|-
|-
| දුම්රිය තරගය || dumriya tharagaya || train station
 
| මාර්ගය කොහෙද? || mārgaaya koheda? || Where is the road?
 
|-
|-
| මයික්‍රෝසොෆ්ට් || mayikrōsōft || metro
 
| එය කුමක්ද? || eya kumakda? || What is that?
 
|-
|-
| මිනියම් || miniyam || taxi
 
| ඔබට කුමක් දැනෙයිද? || obata kumak dæneida? || Do you know anything?
 
|-
|-
| ප්‍රථිපල || prathipala || airport
 
| ඉදිරියට යන්න || idiriyaṭa yanna || Go straight
 
|-
|-
| ගුවන්තොටුපළින්න || guwanthōtupalinna || to the airport
 
| වමට යන්න || vamata yanna || Turn left
 
|-
|-
| නිවාසය || nivāsaya || residence
 
| දකුණට යන්න || dakunaṭa yanna || Turn right
 
|-
|-
| පිහිටියේ || pihītiyē || at the hotel
 
| පහළට යන්න || pahalaṭa yanna || Go down
 
|-
|-
| සුපිරි || supiri || good
 
| උඩට යන්න || uḍaṭa yanna || Go up
 
|-
|-
| වැඩි || wadi || bad
 
| එය මගේ ගමනයි || eya mage gamanayi || That’s my journey
 
|-
|-
| ගියාවේ || giyāwē || left
 
| මට නවාතැන් අවශ්‍යයි || maṭa navāthæn avaśyai || I need accommodation
 
|-
|-
| 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.
| කාලය කීයක්ද? || kālaya kīyakda? || What time is it?
 
|-


== Asking for Directions ==
| මට බස් රථය ඈදීද? || maṭa bas rathaya ængīda? || Is the bus here?


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?
| මට ටුක්-ටුක් එකක් ඕන || maṭa ṭuk-ṭuk ekak ōna || I want a tuk-tuk
# "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 ==
| මට දුම්රියක් ඕනයි || maṭa dumriyak ōnai || I need a train


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:
|-


# "හැරවීමේ හරහා ඔබ සිටින්න" (hāravim hārahā oba sitinna) - Go straight ahead.
| ගමන කීයටද? || gamana kīyada? || How much is the fare?
# "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.


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 ==
| මට රථය කුමක්ද? || maṭa rathaya kumakda? || What vehicle should I take?


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.
=== Common Modes of Transportation ===


== Practice Exercises ==
When in Sri Lanka, there are various modes of transportation to choose from. Familiarizing yourself with these terms will help you navigate effectively.


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.
{| class="wikitable"


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


{| class="wikitable"
! Sinhala !! English Translation
|-
|-
| මාසිංසි || a. morning
 
| බස් රථය || bas rathaya || bus
 
|-
|-
| සර්විල || b. bus
 
| ටුක්-ටුක් || ṭuk-ṭuk || tuk-tuk
 
|-
|-
| දිනය || c. far
 
| දුම්රිය || dumriya || train
 
|-
|-
| පූර්වක || d. night
 
| බයිසිකලය || baisikalaya || bicycle
 
|-
|-
| දුරුතන්නය || e. appointment
 
| මෝටර් රථය || mōṭar rathaya || motorcycle
 
|-
|-
| සවස || f. near
 
| රථය || rathaya || vehicle
 
|-
|-
| රෑ || g. week
 
| සෘජු වාහනය || sṛju vāhanaya || direct transport
 
|-
|-
| වේලාව || h. month
 
| පෞද්ගලික වාහනය || paudgalika vāhanaya || private vehicle
 
|-
|-
| වෙලාවේ || i. time
 
| ජාතික බස් || jātika bas || national bus
 
|-
|-
| වටේ || j. afternoon
 
| ප්‍රදේශීය බස් || pradeshiya bas || local bus
 
|}
|}


Exercise 2: Asking for Directions
Now that we have a solid foundation of vocabulary and phrases, let's put them into practice with some exercises.
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.
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Here are some exercises designed to help you apply what you've learned.  
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====


Exercise 3: Giving Directions
Complete the sentences with the correct vocabulary word from the list provided.
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 ==
1. මට _____________ (bus) එකක් ඕනයි.


Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching
2. _____________ (road) කොහෙද?
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
3. මට _____________ (tuk-tuk) යන්න ඕන.
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
4. ඉදිරියට _____________ (go) යන්න.
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 ==
5. මට _____________ (train) එකක් ඕනයි.


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!
'''Answers:'''
 
1. බස් රථය
 
2. මාර්ගය
 
3. ටුක්-ටුක්
 
4. යන්න
 
5. දුම්රිය
 
==== Exercise 2: Match the Phrases ====
 
Match the Sinhala phrases with their English translations.
 
1. කුමක් හොයා ගන්න ඕනෙද?
 
2. එය මගේ ගමනයි
 
3. මට උදව් කරන්න
 
4. කාලය කීයක්ද?
 
5. මට නවාතැන් අවශ්‍යයි
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1 - d
 
2 - b
 
3 - a
 
4 - e
 
5 - c
 
*a. Please help me 
 
b. That’s my journey 
 
c. I need accommodation 
 
d. What should I look for? 
 
e. What time is it?*
 
==== Exercise 3: Translate the Sentences ====
 
Translate the following sentences into Sinhala.
 
1. Where is the bus?
 
2. I want to go up.
 
3. How much is the fare?
 
4. Please help me find the road.
 
5. The train is here.
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. බස් කොතැනක්ද?
 
2. මට උඩ යන්න ඕන.
 
3. ගමන කීයටද?
 
4. මම මාර්ගය හොයාගන්න උදව් කරන්න.
 
5. දුම්රිය මෙහි යයි.
 
==== Exercise 4: Create Your Own Dialogue ====
 
Create a short dialogue using at least five phrases from this lesson. You can role-play as a tourist asking a local for directions.
 
'''Example Dialogue:'''
 
Tourist: "කොතැනක්ද?" 
 
Local: "මාර්ගය මෙතනින් ඉදිරියට යන්න." 
 
Tourist: "මට බස් රථය ඈදීද?" 
 
Local: "ඔව්, එය ඔබට දකුණට යන්න ඕන." 
 
Tourist: "මට ටුක්-ටුක් එකක් ඕනයි."
 
==== Exercise 5: Direction Mapping ====
 
Draw a simple map of your local area and label the directions in Sinhala. Use key vocabulary words such as "up", "down", "left", and "right".
 
'''Answers:''' (Responses will vary.)
 
==== Exercise 6: Role-Play Scenario ====
 
In pairs, practice a role-play where one person is a tourist and the other is a local. Use the vocabulary and phrases learned to ask for directions and provide assistance.
 
'''Answers:''' (Responses will vary.)
 
==== Exercise 7: Vocabulary Quiz ====
 
List at least five modes of transportation in Sinhala and their English meanings.
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. බස් රථය - bus
 
2. ටුක්-ටුක් - tuk-tuk
 
3. දුම්රිය - train
 
4. මෝටර් රථය - motorcycle
 
5. බයිසිකලය - bicycle
 
==== Exercise 8: Listening Exercise ====
 
Listen to a recording of someone asking for directions in Sinhala. Write down the phrases you recognize and translate them.
 
'''Answers:''' (Responses will vary.)
 
==== Exercise 9: Question and Answer ====
 
Ask a partner to quiz you on transportation vocabulary. For each question, provide the Sinhala word.
 
'''Answers:''' (Responses will vary.)
 
==== Exercise 10: Short Essay ====
 
Write a short essay (5-6 sentences) about your ideal travel day in Sri Lanka, using the vocabulary and phrases from this lesson.
 
'''Answers:''' (Responses will vary.)
 
By practicing these exercises, you will be well-equipped to handle transportation and directions in Sinhala, making your travels in Sri Lanka much more enjoyable. Don't forget to review the vocabulary and phrases regularly to reinforce your learning!


{{#seo:
{{#seo:
|title=Sinhala Vocabulary → Unit 4: Daily Life → Transportation and Directions
 
|keywords=Sinhala vocabulary, transportation in Sinhala, directions in Sinhala, Sinhala phrases, Sinhala expressions
|title=Sinhala Vocabulary for Transportation and Directions
|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to ask for and give directions, and how to use public transportation in Sri Lanka. Master essential vocabulary, phrases, and cultural insights to navigate daily life situations in Sinhala.
 
|keywords=sinhala, transportation, directions, vocabulary, language learning, sri lanka
 
|description=In this lesson, you will learn essential Sinhala vocabulary and phrases for transportation and directions to enhance your travel experience in Sri Lanka.
 
}}
}}


{{Sinhala-0-to-A1-Course-TOC}}
{{Template:Sinhala-0-to-A1-Course-TOC}}


[[Category:Course]]
[[Category:Course]]
Line 217: Line 431:
[[Category:0-to-A1-Course]]
[[Category:0-to-A1-Course]]
[[Category:Sinhala-0-to-A1-Course]]
[[Category:Sinhala-0-to-A1-Course]]
<span gpt></span> <span model=gpt-3.5-turbo-16k></span> <span temperature=0.7></span>
<span openai_correct_model></span> <span gpt></span> <span model=gpt-4o-mini></span> <span temperature=0.7></span>
 
 


==Sources==
==Sources==

Latest revision as of 14:13, 1 August 2024

◀️ Family and Relationships — Previous Lesson Next Lesson — Adjectives and Adverbs ▶️

Sinhala-Language-PolyglotClub.jpg
Sinhala → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Transportation and Directions

In this lesson, we will explore the essential vocabulary and phrases related to transportation and directions in Sinhala. This topic is particularly important as it equips you with the necessary language skills to navigate through Sri Lanka's vibrant streets, whether you're hopping on a bus, taking a tuk-tuk, or asking a local for directions. Having a good grasp of this vocabulary will not only enhance your travel experience but also help you engage with the local culture in a more meaningful way.

To make it easy for you to follow along, we will structure the lesson in several sections:

  • Understanding Key Vocabulary
  • Useful Phrases for Asking and Giving Directions
  • Common Modes of Transportation
  • Practice Exercises

By the end of this lesson, you'll feel more confident when exploring the beautiful landscapes of Sri Lanka. Now, let's dive in!

Understanding Key Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

To start off, let’s learn some key words related to transportation and directions. Below, you will find a table with essential vocabulary that will help you navigate your way around.

Sinhala Pronunciation English
මාර්ගය mārgaaya road
පාර pāra street
උඩ uḍa up
පහළ pahala down
ඉදිරිය idiriya forward
ආපසු āpasu backward
දකුණ dakuna south
උතුර uthura north
මැද mæda middle
මම mama I
ඔබ oba you
කුමක් kumak what
කොතැනක් kothænæk where
කාලය kālaya time
රථය rathaya vehicle
බස් රථය bas rathaya bus
ටුක්-ටුක් ṭuk-ṭuk tuk-tuk
දුම්රිය dumriya train
ගමන gamana journey
ගමන් gaman travel
නවාතැන් navāthæn accommodation

Useful Phrases for Asking and Giving Directions[edit | edit source]

Next, let's look at some useful phrases. These phrases will come in handy when you need to ask for directions or give directions to someone else.

Sinhala Pronunciation English
මට උදව් කරන්න maṭa udaw karanna Please help me
කුමක් හොයා ගන්න ඕනෙද? kumak hoyā ganna ōnedā? What should I look for?
කොතැනක්ද? kothænækda? Where is it?
මාර්ගය කොහෙද? mārgaaya koheda? Where is the road?
එය කුමක්ද? eya kumakda? What is that?
ඔබට කුමක් දැනෙයිද? obata kumak dæneida? Do you know anything?
ඉදිරියට යන්න idiriyaṭa yanna Go straight
වමට යන්න vamata yanna Turn left
දකුණට යන්න dakunaṭa yanna Turn right
පහළට යන්න pahalaṭa yanna Go down
උඩට යන්න uḍaṭa yanna Go up
එය මගේ ගමනයි eya mage gamanayi That’s my journey
මට නවාතැන් අවශ්‍යයි maṭa navāthæn avaśyai I need accommodation
කාලය කීයක්ද? kālaya kīyakda? What time is it?
මට බස් රථය ඈදීද? maṭa bas rathaya ængīda? Is the bus here?
මට ටුක්-ටුක් එකක් ඕන maṭa ṭuk-ṭuk ekak ōna I want a tuk-tuk
මට දුම්රියක් ඕනයි maṭa dumriyak ōnai I need a train
ගමන කීයටද? gamana kīyada? How much is the fare?
මට රථය කුමක්ද? maṭa rathaya kumakda? What vehicle should I take?

Common Modes of Transportation[edit | edit source]

When in Sri Lanka, there are various modes of transportation to choose from. Familiarizing yourself with these terms will help you navigate effectively.

Sinhala Pronunciation English
බස් රථය bas rathaya bus
ටුක්-ටුක් ṭuk-ṭuk tuk-tuk
දුම්රිය dumriya train
බයිසිකලය baisikalaya bicycle
මෝටර් රථය mōṭar rathaya motorcycle
රථය rathaya vehicle
සෘජු වාහනය sṛju vāhanaya direct transport
පෞද්ගලික වාහනය paudgalika vāhanaya private vehicle
ජාතික බස් jātika bas national bus
ප්‍රදේශීය බස් pradeshiya bas local bus

Now that we have a solid foundation of vocabulary and phrases, let's put them into practice with some exercises.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Here are some exercises designed to help you apply what you've learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct vocabulary word from the list provided.

1. මට _____________ (bus) එකක් ඕනයි.

2. _____________ (road) කොහෙද?

3. මට _____________ (tuk-tuk) යන්න ඕන.

4. ඉදිරියට _____________ (go) යන්න.

5. මට _____________ (train) එකක් ඕනයි.

Answers:

1. බස් රථය

2. මාර්ගය

3. ටුක්-ටුක්

4. යන්න

5. දුම්රිය

Exercise 2: Match the Phrases[edit | edit source]

Match the Sinhala phrases with their English translations.

1. කුමක් හොයා ගන්න ඕනෙද?

2. එය මගේ ගමනයි

3. මට උදව් කරන්න

4. කාලය කීයක්ද?

5. මට නවාතැන් අවශ්‍යයි

Answers:

1 - d

2 - b

3 - a

4 - e

5 - c

  • a. Please help me

b. That’s my journey

c. I need accommodation

d. What should I look for?

e. What time is it?*

Exercise 3: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Sinhala.

1. Where is the bus?

2. I want to go up.

3. How much is the fare?

4. Please help me find the road.

5. The train is here.

Answers:

1. බස් කොතැනක්ද?

2. මට උඩ යන්න ඕන.

3. ගමන කීයටද?

4. මම මාර්ගය හොයාගන්න උදව් කරන්න.

5. දුම්රිය මෙහි යයි.

Exercise 4: Create Your Own Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Create a short dialogue using at least five phrases from this lesson. You can role-play as a tourist asking a local for directions.

Example Dialogue:

Tourist: "කොතැනක්ද?"

Local: "මාර්ගය මෙතනින් ඉදිරියට යන්න."

Tourist: "මට බස් රථය ඈදීද?"

Local: "ඔව්, එය ඔබට දකුණට යන්න ඕන."

Tourist: "මට ටුක්-ටුක් එකක් ඕනයි."

Exercise 5: Direction Mapping[edit | edit source]

Draw a simple map of your local area and label the directions in Sinhala. Use key vocabulary words such as "up", "down", "left", and "right".

Answers: (Responses will vary.)

Exercise 6: Role-Play Scenario[edit | edit source]

In pairs, practice a role-play where one person is a tourist and the other is a local. Use the vocabulary and phrases learned to ask for directions and provide assistance.

Answers: (Responses will vary.)

Exercise 7: Vocabulary Quiz[edit | edit source]

List at least five modes of transportation in Sinhala and their English meanings.

Answers:

1. බස් රථය - bus

2. ටුක්-ටුක් - tuk-tuk

3. දුම්රිය - train

4. මෝටර් රථය - motorcycle

5. බයිසිකලය - bicycle

Exercise 8: Listening Exercise[edit | edit source]

Listen to a recording of someone asking for directions in Sinhala. Write down the phrases you recognize and translate them.

Answers: (Responses will vary.)

Exercise 9: Question and Answer[edit | edit source]

Ask a partner to quiz you on transportation vocabulary. For each question, provide the Sinhala word.

Answers: (Responses will vary.)

Exercise 10: Short Essay[edit | edit source]

Write a short essay (5-6 sentences) about your ideal travel day in Sri Lanka, using the vocabulary and phrases from this lesson.

Answers: (Responses will vary.)

By practicing these exercises, you will be well-equipped to handle transportation and directions in Sinhala, making your travels in Sri Lanka much more enjoyable. Don't forget to review the vocabulary and phrases regularly to reinforce your 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

Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



◀️ Family and Relationships — Previous Lesson Next Lesson — Adjectives and Adverbs ▶️

Retrieved from "https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/index.php?title=Language/Sinhala/Vocabulary/Transportation-and-Directions&oldid=296032"