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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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

1. "තාත්තා" means "Mother." (False)

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

Exercise 7: Vocabulary Quiz

Choose the correct Sinhala word for the following English words.

1. 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

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

• Course Presentation

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Unit 1: Introduction

• Greetings and Introductions
• Numbers and Counting

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Unit 2: Basic Grammar

• Sinhala Alphabet
• Nouns and Pronouns
• Verbs and Tenses

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Unit 3: Sinhala Culture

• Festivals and Celebrations
• Sinhala Cuisine

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Unit 4: Daily Life

• Family and Relationships
• Transportation and Directions

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Unit 5: Advanced Grammar

• Adjectives and Adverbs
• Conditional and Subjunctive
• Passive Voice

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Unit 6: Sinhala Society

• Sinhala Folklore and Legends
• Traditional Arts and Crafts

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Unit 7: Holidays and Travel

• Booking and Checking In
• Tourist Attractions and Activities

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Unit 8: Conversational Sinhala

• Expressions and Idioms
• Sinhala Slang and Colloquialisms

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Unit 9: Sinhala History

• Ancient Civilization of Sri Lanka
• European Colonization and Independence

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Unit 10: Proficiency Test Preparation

• Listening and Reading Comprehension
• Speaking and Writing Production

Sources

• Members of the Family in Sinhala | Lazy But Smart Sinhala
• Sinhala language - Wikipedia

Other Lessons

• Languages
• Animals
• Days of the Week
• Classroom
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Fruits
• Health
• People
• Speaking and Writing Production
• Verbs

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