Day 14 · Clothes & Personal Items 👕
1 · Core Words (12)
2 · Typical Phrases (6)
Me mage ændhum — These are my clothes
Aluth kamisa lassanai — New shirt is nice
Kudē ganna — Take the umbrella
Sapaththu aluth da? — Are the shoes new?
Mage bægaya ko? — Where is my bag?
Kannādi one — I need glasses
3 · Dialogue
(Your shirt is nice.)
B: Stuti! Aluth kamisak.
(Thanks! It’s a new shirt.)
A: Sapaththu aluth da?
(Are the shoes new?)
B: Ow, ada gaththa.
(Yes, I bought them today.)
A: Kudē thiyenawada?
(Do you have an umbrella?)
B: Ow, bægaye thiyenawa.
(Yes, it’s in the bag.)
A: Mage kannādi ko?
(Where are my glasses?)
B: Mēse uda thiyenawa.
(They are on the table.)
4 · Cultural Note 🇱🇰
Clothing in Sri Lanka is strongly connected with respect and situation. At home people dress very comfortably and simply. When visiting temples, shoulders and knees should be covered. White clothes are often worn for religious events. Umbrellas are used both for rain and strong sun. Removing shoes before entering houses and some shops is common. Traditional dress like sarong and saree is still part of daily life. Complimenting someone’s clothes is a friendly conversation starter. People usually dress neatly even for short trips to town. Knowing these words helps you shop and travel with confidence.