Day 13 · At Home 🏠
1 · Core Words (12)
2 · Typical Phrases (6)
Mama gedara inne — I am at home
Dorata arinna — Open the door
Janēlaya wahanna — Close the window
Elīya danna — Turn on the light
Kussiye inna — Stay in the kitchen
Nidā ganna one — Need to sleep
3 · Dialogue
(Are you at home?)
B: Ow, mama gedara.
(Yes, I’m at home.)
A: Dorata arinna puluwanda?
(Can you open the door?)
B: Hondai, enna.
(Okay, come in.)
A: Kāmaraya sudda da?
(Is the room clean?)
B: Ow, sudda karala.
(Yes, I cleaned it.)
A: Elīya danna.
(Turn on the light.)
B: Dan nidā ganna yamu.
(Let’s go sleep now.)
4 · Cultural Note 🇱🇰
Home is a very important and emotional place in Sri Lankan life. Guests are usually welcomed even without prior notice. People often remove shoes before entering the house. Offering tea or a small snack to visitors is almost a rule. Family members spend evenings together in the living area. The kitchen is traditionally considered the heart of the home. Elders are treated with special respect inside the house. Houses often have a small shrine or religious space. Neighbors visit each other frequently and casually. Knowing home-related Sinhala helps you feel like part of the family.