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<div class="pg_page_title">[[Language/Sinhala|Sinhala]]  → [[Language/Sinhala/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]] → [[Language/Sinhala/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] → Booking and Checking In</div>
As you embark on your journey to learn Sinhala, one of the essential skills you will need is the ability to book a hotel room and check in effectively. This lesson, "Booking and Checking In," is designed specifically for complete beginners, guiding you through the vocabulary and phrases necessary to navigate this common situation in Sri Lanka.
Understanding how to communicate effectively while booking accommodations will not only enhance your travel experience but also immerse you deeper into the rich culture of Sri Lanka. Whether you are planning a vacation, a business trip, or a family visit, knowing how to express your needs and preferences will make your stay much more enjoyable.
In this lesson, we will cover:
* The key vocabulary for booking a hotel
* Phrases for checking in at a hotel
* How to ask for services and amenities
* Practical exercises to reinforce your learning


<div class="pg_page_title">Sinhala Vocabulary → Unit 7: Holidays and Travel → Booking and Checking In</div>
Before we dive in, here’s a quick overview of what you can expect. We will start with a vocabulary list that includes important terms and phrases, followed by examples in context. Then, we’ll move on to practical exercises where you can put your new skills to the test. Let’s get started!


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As we continue our journey through the Sinhala language, we have now reached Unit 7, which is all about holidays and travel. In this lesson, we will focus on the essential vocabulary you need to book a hotel room, check in, and ask for services and amenities during your travels in Sri Lanka.
=== Key Vocabulary for Booking a Hotel ===
 
When booking a hotel, there are specific terms you'll encounter frequently. Below is a list of essential vocabulary words and phrases that will help you communicate your needs effectively.
 
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! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English
 
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| හෝටලය  || hōṭalaya || Hotel
 
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| කාමරය  || kāmaraya || Room
 
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| වර්ගය  || vargaya || Type (of room)
 
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| ඇතුළුවීම  || ætuḷvīma || Check-in
 
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| පිටවීම  || piṭavīma || Check-out
 
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| විශේෂාංග  || viśēṣāṅga || Amenities
 
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| අවශ්‍යතා  || avaśyatā || Requirements
 
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| මිල  || mila || Price
 
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| ආපනශාලාව  || āpanashālāva || Restaurant
 
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| තොගය  || toḷgaya || Availability
 
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| වාසය  || vāsaya || Stay
 
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| වෙන්කර ගැනීම  || venkara gænīma || Reservation
 
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| මාර්ගය  || mārgaya || Route
 
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| ගෙවීම  || gewīma || Payment
 
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| ආදර්ශයක්  || ādarśayak || Receipt
 
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| ආරක්ෂාව  || ārakṣāva || Security
 
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| ප්‍රවේශය  || pravēśaya || Access
 
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| සත්කාරකය  || satkārakaya || Concierge
 
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| සෞඛ්‍යය  || saukhyaya || Health
 
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| සබැඳිය  || sabæḷiya || Connection


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| විවේචනය  || vivēcanaya || Review
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<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Sinhala/Vocabulary/Classroom|Classroom]] & [[Language/Sinhala/Vocabulary/Time|Time]].</span>
=== Phrases for Booking ===
== Booking a Hotel Room ==


Whether you're planning to visit Sri Lanka's stunning beaches, explore its ancient sites, or enjoy the vibrant culture, you'll need to book a hotel room for your stay. Here's some useful vocabulary:
When you are ready to book your hotel room, there are specific sentences and phrases that will come in handy. Here are some examples:


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{| class="wikitable"
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! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English
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| මට කාමරයක් වෙන්කර ගත යුතුයි. || maṭa kāmarayak venkara gatha yutuyi. || I need to book a room.
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| ඔබට කොපමණ මිලක් වැදගත්ද? || obaṭa kopamaṇa milak vædagathda? || What is the price for you?
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| කාමරයේ විශේෂාංග මොකක්ද? || kāmarayē viśēṣāṅga mokakda? || What are the amenities in the room?
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| නිවාසයේ වර්ගය කුමක්ද? || nivāsayē vargaya kumakda? || What type of accommodation do you have?
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| මට දෙපැත්තේ කාමරයක් අවශ්‍යයි. || maṭa depæṭṭē kāmarayak avaśyayi. || I need a double room.
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| මාව අවශ්‍ය හෝදම කාමරයක් අපව පිරිමින් ගත කරන්නේ කොහොමද? ​|| māwa avashtr̥aya hōdam kāmrayakā apavā piriminin gaṭha karaṇṇekā kohomadā? || What is the best room we can get for this?  
 
| කාමරයක් ඇතුළුවීමේ දිනය කුමක්ද? || kāmarayak ætuḷvīme dinaya kumakda? || What is the check-in date?
 
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| මට ප්‍රධාන පිළිවෙතක් ලබා ගත හැකිද? || maṭa pradhāna piḷiveṭhak labā gatha hæki da? || Can I have a main contact?
 
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| මට ඇයව ඔබව ගිනි දුම් ඉක්මන්කර ගැනීමට අවශ්‍යයි. ​|| mat āyawa obava giṇi dum ikmanukara geni̇maṭaḷa avashtr̥ayi. ​|| I would like to make reservation for two people.
 
| ඔබට කොච්චර කාලයක් රජයේ සිටින්න අවශ්‍යද? || obaṭa kochchara kālayak rajayē siṭinna avaśyadā? || How long do you want to stay?
 
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| මෙම දිවියට ගෙවිය යුතු ඉල්ලීම් කළහොත් කුමක්ද? ​|| mēma diwi̇yata gev̄iya yuṭhurin il̲l̲īm kalahōṭa kumakdā? || What are the payment options for this period?
 
| කාමරයක් වෙන්කර ගැනීමට මට මාර්ගය දක්වන්න. || kāmarayak venkara gænīmaṭa maṭa mārgaya dakvānnā. || Please show me the way to book a room.
 
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| මාදිලිය ගැනුමෙන් අපේ අමතර කාමරයක් ඔබට ලබා දීමට කැමතියි ද? ​|| mādiliya genumēnaṭa ape amtaraya hondakamrayakā obaṭa labā dīmaṭa kēmaṭiya da? || Can you offer us another room for a discount?
 
| මට වෙන්කර ගැනීමේ ආදර්ශයක් අවශ්‍යයි. || maṭa venkara gænīme ādarśayak avaśyayi. || I need a reservation form.
 
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Let's break down the different phrases:
=== Phrases for Checking In ===
 
Once you arrive at the hotel, the check-in process is crucial. Here are some phrases you might need:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| මට ඇතුළුවීමේ පත්‍රය සම්පූර්ණ කල යුතුයි. || maṭa ætuḷvīme paṭrayā sampūrṇa kala yutuyi. || I need to fill out the check-in form.
 
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| කරුණාකර මට ඇතුළුවීමේ දත්ත ලබා දීන්න. || karuṇākara maṭa ætuḷvīme datta labā dīnnā. || Please provide me with the check-in details.
 
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| මට මගේ අයිතමය පෙන්වා දිය යුතුයි. || maṭa magē aiytamaya penvā diya yutuyi. || I need to show my identification.
 
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| කාමරය කුමක්ද? || kāmaraya kumakda? || Which room is mine?
 
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| මට කාමරය විවෘත කිරීමට අවශ්‍යයි. || maṭa kāmaraya vivṛta kirīmaṭa avaśyayi. || I need to open the room.
 
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| මට යාත්‍රා ගාස්තු ගෙවීමට අවශ්‍යයි. || maṭa yāthrā gāstu gewīmaṭa avaśyayi. || I would like to pay the travel fees.
 
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| මට එන්නතක් ලබා දෙන්න. || maṭa ennatak labā dennā. || Please give me a key.
 
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| මට කාමරය සොයා ගැනීමට සහය වන්න. || maṭa kāmaraya soyā gænīmaṭa sahaya vanna. || Please help me find my room.


- "māwa avashtr̥aya hōdam kāmrayakā apavā piriminin gaṭha karaṇṇekā kohomadā?" means "What is the best room we can get for this?" The important words to remember here are "avashtr̥aya" (room), "hōdam" (best), and "kohomadā?" (how?).
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- "mat āyawa obava giṇi dum ikmanukara geni̇maṭaḷa avashtr̥ayi." means "I would like to make a reservation for two people." Here, you'll need to remember "giṇi dum" (two people) and "ikmanukara" (reservation).
| මට සාමාන්‍යයෙන් කුමක් කරන්නේද? || maṭa sāmān'yayen kumak karannēda? || What is the usual process?


- "mēma diwi̇yata gev̄iya yuṭhurin il̲l̲īm kalahōṭa kumakdā?" means "What are the payment options for this period?" Remember that "diwi̇yata" (period) refers to the period of your stay, and "il̲l̲īm" (options) is the key word here.
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- "mādiliya genumēnaṭa ape amtaraya hondakamrayakā obaṭa labā dīmaṭa kēmaṭiya da?" means "Can you offer us another room for a discount?" The important words are "genumēnaṭa" (offer), "amtaraya" (another), and "labā dīmaṭa kēmaṭiya da?" (what is the discount?).
| කාමරයේ පහසුකම් මොනවාද? || kāmarayē pahasukaṁ mokanvāda? || What facilities are in the room?


== Checking In ==
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Once you arrive at your hotel, you'll need to check in. Here's some useful vocabulary for the process:
=== Asking for Services and Amenities ===
 
While staying at the hotel, you may require various services. Here are useful phrases for requesting assistance:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English
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| මට ආපනශාලාවට යාමට අවශ්‍යයි. || maṭa āpanashālāvaṭa yāmaṭa avaśyayi. || I need to go to the restaurant.
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| මට අමතර කාමරයක් අවශ්‍යයි. || maṭa amatarā kāmarayak avaśyayi. || I need an extra room.
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| මට රුපියල් කීයක් ගෙවන්න ඕනෑද? || maṭa rupyiyēl kīyak gewanna ōnæda? || How much do I need to pay?
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| මට කුළුබඩු ලබා දෙන්න. || maṭa kuḷubaḍu labā dennā. || Please give me some towels.
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| මට ජලය අවශ්‍යයි. || maṭa jalaya avaśyayi. || I need water.
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| අවශ්‍ය යෙදුම් ඔබව ලබා লියාමට කැමතියි? ​|| avashtr̥aya yēdum obava labā liyāmaṭa kēmaṭiya? || What is your reservation name?
 
| මට ඉක්මන් සේවය අවශ්‍යයි. || maṭa ikmaṇ sēvaya avaśyayi. || I need express service.
 
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| මට කරුණාකර මගේ අනතුරු සකස් කරන්න.​|| mat karunākara magē anaṭhuru sakas karaniṇna. || Please check me in.
 
| මට වාසික කාමරයක් අවශ්‍යයි. || maṭa vāsika kāmarayak avaśyayi. || I need a smoking room.
 
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| මට සෞඛ්‍ය වාසය ලබා දෙන්න. || maṭa saukhyavāsaya labā dennā. || Please give me a health facility.
 
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| මෙය ඔබගේ දැන්වීම් කොහොමද කුමක්ද? ​|| mēya obavigē dēnvi̇ima kohomadā kumakdā? || What is your email ID?
 
| මට සෙරාවක් ලබා දෙන්න. || maṭa serāvak labā dennā. || Please give me a service.
 
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| මේ අවශ්‍යතාවයින් මට සපුරාම පැමිණිමට හැකියාවක් ඇති අවස්ථාවක් තිබේ ද? ​|| mē avashtr̥ayiṇ vil̲l̲ada māṭa sapurāma pēm̆inimata hakiyāvākā etḥ adarayak tibē da? || Do I have the option to pay cash for this reservation?
 
| මට අමතක නොකරන්න. || maṭa amataka nokaranna. || Do not forget me.
 
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Here's how to use this vocabulary:
=== Practical Exercises ===
 
To reinforce what you’ve learned, here are some exercises. Try to use the vocabulary and phrases you've studied in practical scenarios.
 
==== Exercise 1: Booking a Room ====
 
Imagine you are at a hotel reception. Write down the conversation you would have when booking a room. Use at least five vocabulary words from the lesson.
 
''Example Solution:''
 
* You: "Hello, I need to book a room."
 
* Receptionist: "What type of room do you need?"
 
* You: "I need a double room with amenities."
 
==== Exercise 2: Check-in Process ====
 
Role-play the check-in process with a partner. One of you will be the guest, and the other will be the receptionist. Use the phrases from the lesson.
 
''Example Solution:''
 
* Guest: "I need to fill out the check-in form."
 
* Receptionist: "Please provide your identification."
 
==== Exercise 3: Asking for Amenities ====
 
Write a dialogue where you ask for different amenities in the hotel. Include at least three requests.
 
''Example Solution:''
 
* You: "Can I have some towels, please?"
 
* Receptionist: "Sure, I will bring them right away."
 
==== Exercise 4: Price Inquiry ====
 
Practice asking for the price of various services. Write a conversation with at least three exchanges.
 
''Example Solution:''
 
* You: "How much do I need to pay?"
 
* Receptionist: "The total is 5000 rupees."
 
==== Exercise 5: Making a Reservation ====
 
Create a scenario where you reserve a room for a specific date. Use the vocabulary related to making a reservation.
 
''Example Solution:''
 
* You: "I would like to make a reservation for the 15th of next month."
 
==== Exercise 6: Understanding Check-In Procedures ====
 
Discuss with a partner what the usual check-in procedures are, using phrases from the lesson.
 
''Example Solution:''
 
* You: "What is the usual process for checking in?"
 
* Partner: "You need to provide your ID and fill out the form."
 
==== Exercise 7: Special Requests ====
 
Draft special requests you would make at a hotel. Use at least three phrases from the lesson.
 
''Example Solution:''
 
* You: "I need express service, please."
 
==== Exercise 8: Room Preferences ====
 
Discuss your room preferences with a partner. Use at least five vocabulary words.
 
''Example Solution:''
 
* You: "I prefer a room with a view and good amenities."
 
==== Exercise 9: Payment Inquiry ====


- "avashtr̥aya yēdum obava labā liyāmaṭa kēmaṭiya?" means "What is your reservation name?" This phrase is important because the hotel staff will need to find your reservation in their system. Remember "yēdum" (name) and "liyāmaṭa" (reservation).  
Practice asking questions about payment and bills. Create a dialogue.


- "mat karunākara magē anaṭhuru sakas karaniṇna" means "Please check me in." This is a simple phrase that you can use to request that the staff check you into your room. Remember "karunākara" (please) and "sakas" (check).
''Example Solution:''


- "mēya obavigē dēnvi̇yama kohomadā kumakdā?" means "What is your email ID?" This can be useful if you need to communicate with the staff during your stay or receive updates. Remember "dēnvi̇yama" (email) and "kumakdā" (what?).
* You: "How do I need to pay?"


- "mē avashtr̥ayiṇ vil̲l̲ada māṭa sapurāma pēm̆inimata hakiyāvākā etḥ adarayak tibē da?" means "Do I have the option to pay cash for this reservation?" Remember "vil̲l̲ada" (option), "sapurāma pēm̆inimata" (reservation), and "adarayak tibē da?" (is it possible?).
* Receptionist: "You can pay by cash or card."


== Asking for Services and Amenities ==
==== Exercise 10: Finalizing Your Stay ====


During your stay, you may need to ask the hotel staff for various services or amenities. Here are some phrases that might come in handy:
Imagine you are checking out. Write a brief dialogue that includes asking for your bill and confirming your stay.


* "mākā māgē giḍi" - Please clean my room.
''Example Solution:''
* "mākā kēvala" - Please give me a towel.
* "mākā nēdēya" - Please give me a blanket.
* "mākā bædisan" - Please wake me up.
* "mākā iced kaffa" - Please bring me an iced coffee.


It's always a good idea to learn some basic phrases in the local language wherever you travel, and Sinhala is no exception. With the vocabulary and phrases covered in this lesson, you should be able to book a hotel room, check in, and ask for services and amenities during your travels in Sri Lanka. Happy exploring!
* You: "I would like to check out and get my bill."
 
* Receptionist: "Your total is 7000 rupees."
 
In this lesson, you have learned essential vocabulary and phrases related to booking a hotel room, checking in, and asking for services and amenities. Using the provided exercises, you can practice these phrases in real-life scenarios, which will help solidify your understanding and speaking skills in Sinhala.
 
Remember, practice makes perfect! The more you use these phrases, the more comfortable you will become in your interactions. Good luck, and enjoy your learning journey!


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As you embark on your journey to learn Sinhala, one of the essential skills you will need is the ability to book a hotel room and check in effectively. This lesson, "Booking and Checking In," is designed specifically for complete beginners, guiding you through the vocabulary and phrases necessary to navigate this common situation in Sri Lanka.

Understanding how to communicate effectively while booking accommodations will not only enhance your travel experience but also immerse you deeper into the rich culture of Sri Lanka. Whether you are planning a vacation, a business trip, or a family visit, knowing how to express your needs and preferences will make your stay much more enjoyable.

In this lesson, we will cover:

  • The key vocabulary for booking a hotel
  • Phrases for checking in at a hotel
  • How to ask for services and amenities
  • Practical exercises to reinforce your learning

Before we dive in, here’s a quick overview of what you can expect. We will start with a vocabulary list that includes important terms and phrases, followed by examples in context. Then, we’ll move on to practical exercises where you can put your new skills to the test. Let’s get started!

Key Vocabulary for Booking a Hotel[edit | edit source]

When booking a hotel, there are specific terms you'll encounter frequently. Below is a list of essential vocabulary words and phrases that will help you communicate your needs effectively.

Sinhala Pronunciation English
හෝටලය hōṭalaya Hotel
කාමරය kāmaraya Room
වර්ගය vargaya Type (of room)
ඇතුළුවීම ætuḷvīma Check-in
පිටවීම piṭavīma Check-out
විශේෂාංග viśēṣāṅga Amenities
අවශ්‍යතා avaśyatā Requirements
මිල mila Price
ආපනශාලාව āpanashālāva Restaurant
තොගය toḷgaya Availability
වාසය vāsaya Stay
වෙන්කර ගැනීම venkara gænīma Reservation
මාර්ගය mārgaya Route
ගෙවීම gewīma Payment
ආදර්ශයක් ādarśayak Receipt
ආරක්ෂාව ārakṣāva Security
ප්‍රවේශය pravēśaya Access
සත්කාරකය satkārakaya Concierge
සෞඛ්‍යය saukhyaya Health
සබැඳිය sabæḷiya Connection
විවේචනය vivēcanaya Review

Phrases for Booking[edit | edit source]

When you are ready to book your hotel room, there are specific sentences and phrases that will come in handy. Here are some examples:

Sinhala Pronunciation English
මට කාමරයක් වෙන්කර ගත යුතුයි. maṭa kāmarayak venkara gatha yutuyi. I need to book a room.
ඔබට කොපමණ මිලක් වැදගත්ද? obaṭa kopamaṇa milak vædagathda? What is the price for you?
කාමරයේ විශේෂාංග මොකක්ද? kāmarayē viśēṣāṅga mokakda? What are the amenities in the room?
නිවාසයේ වර්ගය කුමක්ද? nivāsayē vargaya kumakda? What type of accommodation do you have?
මට දෙපැත්තේ කාමරයක් අවශ්‍යයි. maṭa depæṭṭē kāmarayak avaśyayi. I need a double room.
කාමරයක් ඇතුළුවීමේ දිනය කුමක්ද? kāmarayak ætuḷvīme dinaya kumakda? What is the check-in date?
මට ප්‍රධාන පිළිවෙතක් ලබා ගත හැකිද? maṭa pradhāna piḷiveṭhak labā gatha hæki da? Can I have a main contact?
ඔබට කොච්චර කාලයක් රජයේ සිටින්න අවශ්‍යද? obaṭa kochchara kālayak rajayē siṭinna avaśyadā? How long do you want to stay?
කාමරයක් වෙන්කර ගැනීමට මට මාර්ගය දක්වන්න. kāmarayak venkara gænīmaṭa maṭa mārgaya dakvānnā. Please show me the way to book a room.
මට වෙන්කර ගැනීමේ ආදර්ශයක් අවශ්‍යයි. maṭa venkara gænīme ādarśayak avaśyayi. I need a reservation form.

Phrases for Checking In[edit | edit source]

Once you arrive at the hotel, the check-in process is crucial. Here are some phrases you might need:

Sinhala Pronunciation English
මට ඇතුළුවීමේ පත්‍රය සම්පූර්ණ කල යුතුයි. maṭa ætuḷvīme paṭrayā sampūrṇa kala yutuyi. I need to fill out the check-in form.
කරුණාකර මට ඇතුළුවීමේ දත්ත ලබා දීන්න. karuṇākara maṭa ætuḷvīme datta labā dīnnā. Please provide me with the check-in details.
මට මගේ අයිතමය පෙන්වා දිය යුතුයි. maṭa magē aiytamaya penvā diya yutuyi. I need to show my identification.
කාමරය කුමක්ද? kāmaraya kumakda? Which room is mine?
මට කාමරය විවෘත කිරීමට අවශ්‍යයි. maṭa kāmaraya vivṛta kirīmaṭa avaśyayi. I need to open the room.
මට යාත්‍රා ගාස්තු ගෙවීමට අවශ්‍යයි. maṭa yāthrā gāstu gewīmaṭa avaśyayi. I would like to pay the travel fees.
මට එන්නතක් ලබා දෙන්න. maṭa ennatak labā dennā. Please give me a key.
මට කාමරය සොයා ගැනීමට සහය වන්න. maṭa kāmaraya soyā gænīmaṭa sahaya vanna. Please help me find my room.
මට සාමාන්‍යයෙන් කුමක් කරන්නේද? maṭa sāmān'yayen kumak karannēda? What is the usual process?
කාමරයේ පහසුකම් මොනවාද? kāmarayē pahasukaṁ mokanvāda? What facilities are in the room?

Asking for Services and Amenities[edit | edit source]

While staying at the hotel, you may require various services. Here are useful phrases for requesting assistance:

Sinhala Pronunciation English
මට ආපනශාලාවට යාමට අවශ්‍යයි. maṭa āpanashālāvaṭa yāmaṭa avaśyayi. I need to go to the restaurant.
මට අමතර කාමරයක් අවශ්‍යයි. maṭa amatarā kāmarayak avaśyayi. I need an extra room.
මට රුපියල් කීයක් ගෙවන්න ඕනෑද? maṭa rupyiyēl kīyak gewanna ōnæda? How much do I need to pay?
මට කුළුබඩු ලබා දෙන්න. maṭa kuḷubaḍu labā dennā. Please give me some towels.
මට ජලය අවශ්‍යයි. maṭa jalaya avaśyayi. I need water.
මට ඉක්මන් සේවය අවශ්‍යයි. maṭa ikmaṇ sēvaya avaśyayi. I need express service.
මට වාසික කාමරයක් අවශ්‍යයි. maṭa vāsika kāmarayak avaśyayi. I need a smoking room.
මට සෞඛ්‍ය වාසය ලබා දෙන්න. maṭa saukhyavāsaya labā dennā. Please give me a health facility.
මට සෙරාවක් ලබා දෙන්න. maṭa serāvak labā dennā. Please give me a service.
මට අමතක නොකරන්න. maṭa amataka nokaranna. Do not forget me.

Practical Exercises[edit | edit source]

To reinforce what you’ve learned, here are some exercises. Try to use the vocabulary and phrases you've studied in practical scenarios.

Exercise 1: Booking a Room[edit | edit source]

Imagine you are at a hotel reception. Write down the conversation you would have when booking a room. Use at least five vocabulary words from the lesson.

Example Solution:

  • You: "Hello, I need to book a room."
  • Receptionist: "What type of room do you need?"
  • You: "I need a double room with amenities."

Exercise 2: Check-in Process[edit | edit source]

Role-play the check-in process with a partner. One of you will be the guest, and the other will be the receptionist. Use the phrases from the lesson.

Example Solution:

  • Guest: "I need to fill out the check-in form."
  • Receptionist: "Please provide your identification."

Exercise 3: Asking for Amenities[edit | edit source]

Write a dialogue where you ask for different amenities in the hotel. Include at least three requests.

Example Solution:

  • You: "Can I have some towels, please?"
  • Receptionist: "Sure, I will bring them right away."

Exercise 4: Price Inquiry[edit | edit source]

Practice asking for the price of various services. Write a conversation with at least three exchanges.

Example Solution:

  • You: "How much do I need to pay?"
  • Receptionist: "The total is 5000 rupees."

Exercise 5: Making a Reservation[edit | edit source]

Create a scenario where you reserve a room for a specific date. Use the vocabulary related to making a reservation.

Example Solution:

  • You: "I would like to make a reservation for the 15th of next month."

Exercise 6: Understanding Check-In Procedures[edit | edit source]

Discuss with a partner what the usual check-in procedures are, using phrases from the lesson.

Example Solution:

  • You: "What is the usual process for checking in?"
  • Partner: "You need to provide your ID and fill out the form."

Exercise 7: Special Requests[edit | edit source]

Draft special requests you would make at a hotel. Use at least three phrases from the lesson.

Example Solution:

  • You: "I need express service, please."

Exercise 8: Room Preferences[edit | edit source]

Discuss your room preferences with a partner. Use at least five vocabulary words.

Example Solution:

  • You: "I prefer a room with a view and good amenities."

Exercise 9: Payment Inquiry[edit | edit source]

Practice asking questions about payment and bills. Create a dialogue.

Example Solution:

  • You: "How do I need to pay?"
  • Receptionist: "You can pay by cash or card."

Exercise 10: Finalizing Your Stay[edit | edit source]

Imagine you are checking out. Write a brief dialogue that includes asking for your bill and confirming your stay.

Example Solution:

  • You: "I would like to check out and get my bill."
  • Receptionist: "Your total is 7000 rupees."

In this lesson, you have learned essential vocabulary and phrases related to booking a hotel room, checking in, and asking for services and amenities. Using the provided exercises, you can practice these phrases in real-life scenarios, which will help solidify your understanding and speaking skills in Sinhala.

Remember, practice makes perfect! The more you use these phrases, the more comfortable you will become in your interactions. Good luck, and enjoy your learning journey!

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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