Day 11 · Health & Body 💪
1 · Core Words (12)
2 · Typical Phrases (6)
Mata his ridum — I have headache
Beheth bonna one — Need to take medicine
Wathura bonna — Drink water
Rohalata yamu — Let’s go to hospital
Mama nirogi — I am healthy
Ridum adui — Pain is less
3 · Dialogue
(How are you today?)
B: Mata his ridum.
(I have a headache.)
A: Wathura bonna.
(Drink some water.)
B: Beheth thiyenawada?
(Do you have medicine?)
A: Ow, me beheth bonna.
(Yes, take this medicine.)
B: Rohalata yanna one da?
(Should I go to hospital?)
A: Dan hondai wage.
(It seems better now.)
B: Stuti udawata!
(Thanks for the help!)
4 · Cultural Note
Sri Lankans often first suggest drinking warm water or king coconut when someone feels sick. Ayurvedic medicine is very popular alongside modern hospitals. People usually ask about health before starting any conversation. Family members commonly accompany patients to the doctor. Spicy food is sometimes avoided during illness. Temples are also visited to bless sick relatives. Pharmacies are found in almost every town. The word “nirogi” means not only healthy body but balanced life. Hospital staff are addressed very respectfully. Learning a few health phrases helps greatly while traveling in Sri Lanka.