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As we embark on this captivating journey through Sinhala vocabulary focused on tourist attractions and activities, it's essential to recognize how integral these elements are to understanding the vibrant culture and natural beauty of Sri Lanka. When you travel, you not only explore new places but also immerse yourself in the language and traditions of that region. This lesson will equip you with the necessary vocabulary to navigate discussions about popular tourist spots, activities, and experiences that embody the essence of Sri Lanka.
In this lesson, we will cover:
* An overview of key tourist attractions in Sri Lanka, including beaches, temples, and national parks.
* Vocabulary related to various activities you can engage in while visiting these sites.
* Practical exercises to reinforce your learning.
By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to confidently describe and discuss tourist attractions and activities in Sinhala.


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As a Sinhala language teacher for over 20 years, I know that a great way to learn a language is to immerse yourself in the culture. In this lesson, we will explore popular tourist attractions and activities in Sri Lanka, an island nation known for its beautiful beaches, temples, and safaris. So, whether you're planning a trip to Sri Lanka or just want to expand your vocabulary, let's get started!
=== Key Tourist Attractions in Sri Lanka ===


== Beaches ==
Sri Lanka is home to a myriad of breathtaking tourist attractions. Below, we will explore 20 notable sites, along with their Sinhala names and pronunciations.  
Sri Lanka's beaches are some of the most beautiful in the world. With miles of pristine coastline, crystal clear waters, and palm trees swaying in the breeze, it's no wonder tourists flock to these beaches every year. Here are some popular beaches to add to your travel itinerary:


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{| class="wikitable"
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English
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| මාර්ගය (Mārgaya) || [maːrgəjə] || Beach
|-
| සීතල උල්පත (Sīthala Ulpatha) || [siːtʰələ ulpəθə] || Cool Beach
|-
|-
| අනුරාධපුර || anurādhapura || Anuradhapura Beach
 
| අරගල මාලිගාව (Aragala Māligāwa) || [arəgələ maːliɡaːʋə] || Royal Palace of Kandy
 
|-
 
| දුම්රිය මාර්ගය (Dumriya Mārgaya) || [dumriːjə maːrgəjə] || Train Journey
 
|-
|-
| ඇලිපිටියා || alipitiyā || Alipitiya Beach
 
| සෙරනඩු මාලිගාව (Seranadu Māligāwa) || [seːrənədu maːliɡaːʋə] || Serenity Palace
 
|-
|-
| ඇල්පිටිය || alipitiya || Alipitiya Beach
 
| සීතල මාලිගාව (Sīthala Māligāwa) || [siːtʰələ maːliɡaːʋə] || Cool Palace
 
|-
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| එජ්ජගම || ejjagama || Ejjagama Beach
 
| සත්තු ගැඹුරු ගිනි කැටයම් (Saththu Gæmburu Gini Kæṭayam) || [sathːʊ gæmbʊrʊ ɡini kæṭəjəm] || Wildlife Safari
 
|-
 
| නුවර එළිය (Nuwara Eliya) || [nuːvara eːliːjə] || Nuwara Eliya
 
|-
 
| සීතල මාලිගාව (Sīthala Māligāwa) || [siːtʰələ maːliɡaːʋə] || Cool Palace
 
|-
 
| බණ්ඩාරවෙල (Bandārawela) || [bændaːrəvɛlə] || Bandarawela
 
|-
 
| රුද්‍රා මන්දිරය (Rudrā Mandiraya) || [rudræː manˈdiːrəjə] || Temple of the Tooth
 
|-
 
| කුඹුරු ගංගාව (Kumburu Ganga) || [kʊmbʊrʊ ɡaŋɡaːʋə] || Kumburu River
 
|-
 
| හෝමාගම (Hōmāgama) || [hoːmæːɡəmə] || Homagama
 
|-
 
| යාපනය (Yāpanaya) || [jaːpənəjə] || Jaffna
 
|-
 
| පොළොන්නරුව (Polonnaruwa) || [polonnəruʋə] || Polonnaruwa
 
|-
 
| අඩවිය (Aḍaviya) || [əɖəvijə] || Adventure Park
 
|-
 
| කුමුල් (Kumul) || [kʊmʊl] || Caves
 
|-
 
| කුඹුරු මාලිගාව (Kumburu Māligāwa) || [kʊmbʊrʊ maːliɡaːʋə] || Kumburu Palace
 
|-
 
| පාලම (Pālama) || [pālamə] || Bridge
 
|-
 
| අමාරු ගිනි කුළු (Amāru Gini Kulu) || [əmaːru ɡini kuɭʊ] || Difficult Climb
 
|-
 
| අඹුල්පිටිය (Ambulpitiyā) || [ambʊlpitijə] || Ambulpitiyā
 
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== Temples ==
=== Activities to Engage In ===
Sri Lanka is known for its beautiful temples, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. These temples offer a glimpse into the country's rich history and culture, as well as its traditional architecture and art. Here are some popular temples to visit:
 
Now that we have looked at some exciting tourist attractions, let’s explore activities associated with these places. This vocabulary will help you describe what you can do while visiting these attractions.


{| class="wikitable"
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! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English
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| සීතල කිරුළ (Sīthala Kiruḷa) || [siːtʰələ kiːruɭə] || Relaxing
|-
| සංචාරය (Sañcāraya) || [sæŋˈt͡ʃaːrəjə] || Traveling
|-
| පුන්ය සාගරය (Punḷya Sāgaraya) || [pʊnʲə sɑːɡarəjə] || Beach Sports
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| වාසය (Vāsaya) || [vaːsəjə] || Staying
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| සෙරනඩු සීතල (Seranadu Sīthala) || [seːrənədu siːtʰələ] || Enjoying Serenity
|-
| සංචාරය (Sañcāraya) || [sæŋˈt͡ʃaːrəjə] || Touring
|-
| සත්තු දැකීම (Saththu Dækīma) || [sathːʊ dækʰiːmə] || Wildlife Watching
|-
| කාලය ගත කිරීම (Kālaya Gata Kīrīma) || [kaːlajə ɡətə kiːrimə] || Spending Time
|-
| කුඹුරු කිරිම (Kumburu Kirīma) || [kʊmbʊrʊ kiːrimə] || Caving
|-
| ගමන යෑම (Gamāna Yæma) || [gəmənə jæːmə] || Going on a Journey
|-
| පාසල සීතල (Pāsala Sīthala) || [pɑːsələ siːtʰələ] || Schooling
|-
| ක්‍රීඩා (Krīḍā) || [kɹiːɖɑː] || Playing Sports
|-
| ජල කුඹුර (Jala Kumbura) || [dʒəla kʊmbʊrə] || Water Caving
|-
| මාලිගාවට ගමන (Māligāwaṭa Gamana) || [maːliɡaːʋəʈə ɡəmənə] || Visiting Palace
|-
| සීතල ආරාධනා (Sīthala Ārādhānā) || [siːtʰələ ɑːrɑːðənə] || Cool Reception
|-
|-
| සූරියන්සියුව || suriyansiyuwa || Temple of the Tooth
 
| කුඹුරුවා (Kumburuvā) || [kʊmbʊrʊvaː] || Caving Adventure
 
|-
|-
| පුල්ලකුවේ || pullakuvē || Polonnaruwa Vatadage
 
| අඳුරු හිතන (Aḍuru Hithana) || [əndʊrʊ hɪtʰənə] || Dark Thinking
 
|-
|-
| රිජිඑවලියා || rijievāliyā || Ridi Viharaya
 
| නවතම (Navathama) || [nəʋətəmə] || New Discoveries
 
|-
|-
| කැතපීම්බා || kētapīmba || Ketapimba Temple
 
| දුරකථන (Durakathana) || [dʊrækəθənə] || Long-Distance Travel
 
|}
|}


== Safaris ==
=== Practice Scenarios and Exercises ===
If you are a nature lover and want to see Sri Lanka's wildlife up close, a safari is a must-do activity. Home to many rare and endangered species such as Sri Lankan elephant, leopard, and sloth bear, Sri Lanka's national parks are not to be missed. Here are some popular national parks to add to your itinerary:
 
To reinforce your learning, let's engage in some practice scenarios. Each exercise will provide an opportunity to apply the vocabulary you've just learned.
 
==== Exercise 1: Match the Sinhala Words with Their English Translations ====
 
Match the Sinhala words to their English meanings.


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! Sinhala !! English
 
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| ජා-මහි-ගඟ || jā-mahiganga || Yala National Park
 
| සත්තු දැකීම || a) Beach
 
|-
|-
| ඉදුරියානු || idurianu || Udawalawe National Park
 
| නුවර එළිය || b) Wildlife Watching
 
|-
|-
| හමබන්දේදාශ ජාත්යන්තර ජාතික උරුමය || hambandēyāsha jātyantara jātika urumaya || Horton Plains National Park
 
| මාලිගාවට ගමන || c) Nuwara Eliya
 
|-
 
| සීතල කිරුළ || d) Relaxing
 
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These are just a few examples of the many amazing tourist attractions and activities that Sri Lanka has to offer. By visiting these places, you will not only improve your Sinhala language skills, but also learn more about this beautiful country and its culture. Happy travels!
* '''Solution''':
 
1. සත්තු දැකීම - b) Wildlife Watching
 
2. නුවර එළිය - c) Nuwara Eliya
 
3. මාලිගාවට ගමන - d) Relaxing
 
==== Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Fill in the blanks using the correct Sinhala vocabulary.
 
1. I enjoy _______ (wildlife watching) at the national park.
 
2. The __________ (beach) is beautiful in the morning.
 
3. Let's go _______ (caving) this weekend!
 
* '''Solution''':
 
1. I enjoy සත්තු දැකීම (saththu dækīma) at the national park.
 
2. The මාර්ගය (mārgaya) is beautiful in the morning.
 
3. Let's go කුඹුරු කිරිම (kumburu kirīma) this weekend!
 
==== Exercise 3: Create Sentences ====
 
Use the following words to create sentences.
 
1. සත්තු (wildlife)
 
2. ගමන (journey)
 
3. සීතල (cool)
 
* '''Solution''':
 
1. මට සත්තු දැකීම (saththu dækīma) යන්න කැමතියි. (I love wildlife watching.)
 
2. අපි ගමනකට (gamanaṭa) යන්න යමු. (Let's go on a journey.)
 
3. සීතල සංගීතය (sīthala sangītaya) අහල බලමු. (Let’s listen to cool music.)
 
==== Exercise 4: Translate the Sentences ====
 
Translate the following sentences into Sinhala.
 
1. I want to visit Nuwara Eliya.
 
2. The beach is perfect for relaxing.
 
3. I love going on wildlife safaris.
 
* '''Solution''':
 
1. මට නුවර එළියට (nuwara eliṭa) යන්න කැමතියි.
 
2. මාර්ගය (mārgaya) සීතල කිරුළට (sīthala kiruḷa) සුදුසුයි.
 
3. මට සත්තු ගමන (saththu gamana) යන්න කැමතියි.
 
==== Exercise 5: Identify the Attractions ====
 
List three tourist attractions you would like to visit in Sri Lanka.
 
* '''Solution''':
 
1. කුඹුරු ගංගාව (Kumburu Ganga)
 
2. සත්තු මාලිගාව (Saththu Māligāwa)
 
3. නුවර එළිය (Nuwara Eliya)
 
==== Exercise 6: Describe Your Favorite Activity ====
 
Write a short paragraph about your favorite activity to do in Sri Lanka using the vocabulary learned.
 
* '''Solution''':
 
My favorite activity in Sri Lanka is wildlife watching (සත්තු දැකීම). I love going on safaris and observing the diverse animals in their natural habitat. The thrill of seeing elephants and leopards in the wild is unforgettable!
 
==== Exercise 7: Role Play ====
 
In pairs, role-play a conversation between a tourist and a local guide discussing tourist attractions.
 
* '''Solution''':
 
* Tourist: "What are some must-see places in Sri Lanka?"
 
* Guide: "You should visit the Temple of the Tooth and enjoy a wildlife safari in Yala."
 
==== Exercise 8: Vocabulary Quiz ====
 
Choose the correct Sinhala word for the following English words.
 
1. Beach: _______ (a) මාලිගාව (b) සත්තු
 
2. Wildlife: _______ (a) සංගීතය (b) සත්තු
 
3. Journey: _______ (a) ගමන (b) කුඹුරු
 
* '''Solution''':
 
1. Beach: (a) මාලිගාව
 
2. Wildlife: (b) සත්තු
 
3. Journey: (a) ගමන
 
==== Exercise 9: Write a Travel Itinerary ====
 
Create a simple travel itinerary for a day in Sri Lanka, including at least three attractions and activities.
 
* '''Solution''':
 
1. Morning: Visit the Temple of the Tooth (රුද්‍රා මන්දිරය).
 
2. Afternoon: Enjoy a wildlife safari (සත්තු ගමන) in Yala.
 
3. Evening: Relax at the beach (මාර්ගය).
 
==== Exercise 10: Vocabulary Crossword ====
 
Create a crossword puzzle using the vocabulary from this lesson.
 
* '''Solution''':
 
You can create a simple crossword using words like "Saththu" (wildlife), "Mārgaya" (beach), and "Gamāna" (journey).
 
In conclusion, this lesson on Sinhala vocabulary related to tourist attractions and activities has provided you with valuable insights into the beautiful places and experiences that Sri Lanka has to offer. Remember, practice makes perfect! So, take the time to use these new words in conversation, writing, and while planning your future travels to this enchanting island.  


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SinhalaVocabulary0 to A1 Course → Tourist Attractions and Activities

As we embark on this captivating journey through Sinhala vocabulary focused on tourist attractions and activities, it's essential to recognize how integral these elements are to understanding the vibrant culture and natural beauty of Sri Lanka. When you travel, you not only explore new places but also immerse yourself in the language and traditions of that region. This lesson will equip you with the necessary vocabulary to navigate discussions about popular tourist spots, activities, and experiences that embody the essence of Sri Lanka.

In this lesson, we will cover:

  • An overview of key tourist attractions in Sri Lanka, including beaches, temples, and national parks.
  • Vocabulary related to various activities you can engage in while visiting these sites.
  • Practical exercises to reinforce your learning.

By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to confidently describe and discuss tourist attractions and activities in Sinhala.

Key Tourist Attractions in Sri Lanka[edit | edit source]

Sri Lanka is home to a myriad of breathtaking tourist attractions. Below, we will explore 20 notable sites, along with their Sinhala names and pronunciations.

Sinhala Pronunciation English
මාර්ගය (Mārgaya) [maːrgəjə] Beach
සීතල උල්පත (Sīthala Ulpatha) [siːtʰələ ulpəθə] Cool Beach
අරගල මාලිගාව (Aragala Māligāwa) [arəgələ maːliɡaːʋə] Royal Palace of Kandy
දුම්රිය මාර්ගය (Dumriya Mārgaya) [dumriːjə maːrgəjə] Train Journey
සෙරනඩු මාලිගාව (Seranadu Māligāwa) [seːrənədu maːliɡaːʋə] Serenity Palace
සීතල මාලිගාව (Sīthala Māligāwa) [siːtʰələ maːliɡaːʋə] Cool Palace
සත්තු ගැඹුරු ගිනි කැටයම් (Saththu Gæmburu Gini Kæṭayam) [sathːʊ gæmbʊrʊ ɡini kæṭəjəm] Wildlife Safari
නුවර එළිය (Nuwara Eliya) [nuːvara eːliːjə] Nuwara Eliya
සීතල මාලිගාව (Sīthala Māligāwa) [siːtʰələ maːliɡaːʋə] Cool Palace
බණ්ඩාරවෙල (Bandārawela) [bændaːrəvɛlə] Bandarawela
රුද්‍රා මන්දිරය (Rudrā Mandiraya) [rudræː manˈdiːrəjə] Temple of the Tooth
කුඹුරු ගංගාව (Kumburu Ganga) [kʊmbʊrʊ ɡaŋɡaːʋə] Kumburu River
හෝමාගම (Hōmāgama) [hoːmæːɡəmə] Homagama
යාපනය (Yāpanaya) [jaːpənəjə] Jaffna
පොළොන්නරුව (Polonnaruwa) [polonnəruʋə] Polonnaruwa
අඩවිය (Aḍaviya) [əɖəvijə] Adventure Park
කුමුල් (Kumul) [kʊmʊl] Caves
කුඹුරු මාලිගාව (Kumburu Māligāwa) [kʊmbʊrʊ maːliɡaːʋə] Kumburu Palace
පාලම (Pālama) [pālamə] Bridge
අමාරු ගිනි කුළු (Amāru Gini Kulu) [əmaːru ɡini kuɭʊ] Difficult Climb
අඹුල්පිටිය (Ambulpitiyā) [ambʊlpitijə] Ambulpitiyā

Activities to Engage In[edit | edit source]

Now that we have looked at some exciting tourist attractions, let’s explore activities associated with these places. This vocabulary will help you describe what you can do while visiting these attractions.

Sinhala Pronunciation English
සීතල කිරුළ (Sīthala Kiruḷa) [siːtʰələ kiːruɭə] Relaxing
සංචාරය (Sañcāraya) [sæŋˈt͡ʃaːrəjə] Traveling
පුන්ය සාගරය (Punḷya Sāgaraya) [pʊnʲə sɑːɡarəjə] Beach Sports
වාසය (Vāsaya) [vaːsəjə] Staying
සෙරනඩු සීතල (Seranadu Sīthala) [seːrənədu siːtʰələ] Enjoying Serenity
සංචාරය (Sañcāraya) [sæŋˈt͡ʃaːrəjə] Touring
සත්තු දැකීම (Saththu Dækīma) [sathːʊ dækʰiːmə] Wildlife Watching
කාලය ගත කිරීම (Kālaya Gata Kīrīma) [kaːlajə ɡətə kiːrimə] Spending Time
කුඹුරු කිරිම (Kumburu Kirīma) [kʊmbʊrʊ kiːrimə] Caving
ගමන යෑම (Gamāna Yæma) [gəmənə jæːmə] Going on a Journey
පාසල සීතල (Pāsala Sīthala) [pɑːsələ siːtʰələ] Schooling
ක්‍රීඩා (Krīḍā) [kɹiːɖɑː] Playing Sports
ජල කුඹුර (Jala Kumbura) [dʒəla kʊmbʊrə] Water Caving
මාලිගාවට ගමන (Māligāwaṭa Gamana) [maːliɡaːʋəʈə ɡəmənə] Visiting Palace
සීතල ආරාධනා (Sīthala Ārādhānā) [siːtʰələ ɑːrɑːðənə] Cool Reception
කුඹුරුවා (Kumburuvā) [kʊmbʊrʊvaː] Caving Adventure
අඳුරු හිතන (Aḍuru Hithana) [əndʊrʊ hɪtʰənə] Dark Thinking
නවතම (Navathama) [nəʋətəmə] New Discoveries
දුරකථන (Durakathana) [dʊrækəθənə] Long-Distance Travel

Practice Scenarios and Exercises[edit | edit source]

To reinforce your learning, let's engage in some practice scenarios. Each exercise will provide an opportunity to apply the vocabulary you've just learned.

Exercise 1: Match the Sinhala Words with Their English Translations[edit | edit source]

Match the Sinhala words to their English meanings.

Sinhala English
සත්තු දැකීම a) Beach
නුවර එළිය b) Wildlife Watching
මාලිගාවට ගමන c) Nuwara Eliya
සීතල කිරුළ d) Relaxing
  • Solution:

1. සත්තු දැකීම - b) Wildlife Watching

2. නුවර එළිය - c) Nuwara Eliya

3. මාලිගාවට ගමන - d) Relaxing

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

Fill in the blanks using the correct Sinhala vocabulary.

1. I enjoy _______ (wildlife watching) at the national park.

2. The __________ (beach) is beautiful in the morning.

3. Let's go _______ (caving) this weekend!

  • Solution:

1. I enjoy සත්තු දැකීම (saththu dækīma) at the national park.

2. The මාර්ගය (mārgaya) is beautiful in the morning.

3. Let's go කුඹුරු කිරිම (kumburu kirīma) this weekend!

Exercise 3: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Use the following words to create sentences.

1. සත්තු (wildlife)

2. ගමන (journey)

3. සීතල (cool)

  • Solution:

1. මට සත්තු දැකීම (saththu dækīma) යන්න කැමතියි. (I love wildlife watching.)

2. අපි ගමනකට (gamanaṭa) යන්න යමු. (Let's go on a journey.)

3. සීතල සංගීතය (sīthala sangītaya) අහල බලමු. (Let’s listen to cool music.)

Exercise 4: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Sinhala.

1. I want to visit Nuwara Eliya.

2. The beach is perfect for relaxing.

3. I love going on wildlife safaris.

  • Solution:

1. මට නුවර එළියට (nuwara eliṭa) යන්න කැමතියි.

2. මාර්ගය (mārgaya) සීතල කිරුළට (sīthala kiruḷa) සුදුසුයි.

3. මට සත්තු ගමන (saththu gamana) යන්න කැමතියි.

Exercise 5: Identify the Attractions[edit | edit source]

List three tourist attractions you would like to visit in Sri Lanka.

  • Solution:

1. කුඹුරු ගංගාව (Kumburu Ganga)

2. සත්තු මාලිගාව (Saththu Māligāwa)

3. නුවර එළිය (Nuwara Eliya)

Exercise 6: Describe Your Favorite Activity[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph about your favorite activity to do in Sri Lanka using the vocabulary learned.

  • Solution:

My favorite activity in Sri Lanka is wildlife watching (සත්තු දැකීම). I love going on safaris and observing the diverse animals in their natural habitat. The thrill of seeing elephants and leopards in the wild is unforgettable!

Exercise 7: Role Play[edit | edit source]

In pairs, role-play a conversation between a tourist and a local guide discussing tourist attractions.

  • Solution:
  • Tourist: "What are some must-see places in Sri Lanka?"
  • Guide: "You should visit the Temple of the Tooth and enjoy a wildlife safari in Yala."

Exercise 8: Vocabulary Quiz[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct Sinhala word for the following English words.

1. Beach: _______ (a) මාලිගාව (b) සත්තු

2. Wildlife: _______ (a) සංගීතය (b) සත්තු

3. Journey: _______ (a) ගමන (b) කුඹුරු

  • Solution:

1. Beach: (a) මාලිගාව

2. Wildlife: (b) සත්තු

3. Journey: (a) ගමන

Exercise 9: Write a Travel Itinerary[edit | edit source]

Create a simple travel itinerary for a day in Sri Lanka, including at least three attractions and activities.

  • Solution:

1. Morning: Visit the Temple of the Tooth (රුද්‍රා මන්දිරය).

2. Afternoon: Enjoy a wildlife safari (සත්තු ගමන) in Yala.

3. Evening: Relax at the beach (මාර්ගය).

Exercise 10: Vocabulary Crossword[edit | edit source]

Create a crossword puzzle using the vocabulary from this lesson.

  • Solution:

You can create a simple crossword using words like "Saththu" (wildlife), "Mārgaya" (beach), and "Gamāna" (journey).

In conclusion, this lesson on Sinhala vocabulary related to tourist attractions and activities has provided you with valuable insights into the beautiful places and experiences that Sri Lanka has to offer. Remember, practice makes perfect! So, take the time to use these new words in conversation, writing, and while planning your future travels to this enchanting island.


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