Day 18 · Transport & Travel 🚌
1 · Core Words (12)
2 · Typical Phrases (6)
Bus eka kawadada? — When is the bus?
Tikat eka kiyada? — How much is the ticket?
Api yamu — Let’s go
Mēthana nawathinna — Stop here
Kōchchiya ikmanda? — Is the train fast?
Thriwīl ekak one — I need a tuk tuk
3 · Dialogue
(When is the bus?)
B: Miniththu dahayakin.
(In ten minutes.)
A: Tikat eka kiyada?
(How much is the ticket?)
B: Rupiyal siyayai.
(One hundred rupees.)
A: Mēthana nawathinnako.
(Please stop here.)
B: Hari, prashnayak næ.
(Okay, no problem.)
A: Api thriwīl ekaka yamu?
(Shall we go by tuk tuk?)
B: Hondai, ikman wei.
(Good, it will be faster.)
4 · Cultural Note 🇱🇰
Public transport is the heartbeat of Sri Lankan daily life. Colorful private buses connect even very small villages. People often chat with strangers during travel. Tuk tuks (thriwīl) are the most flexible way to move in towns. Prices can be negotiated for short rides. Train journeys along the coast and hills are famous worldwide. It is normal to ask others which bus to take. Conductors usually help foreigners with a smile. Giving the exact stop name is more useful than an address. Learning these phrases makes every trip easy and fun.