Day 26 · Shopping & Prices 🛍️
1 · Core Words (12)
2 · Typical Phrases (6)
Mila keeyada? — What is the price?
Meka ganang — This is expensive
Adu kirimak puluwanda? — Can you reduce the price?
Mama meka gannawa — I will buy this
Salli næ — I have no money
Bill eka denna — Give the receipt
3 · Dialogue
(Hello, what is the price of this?)
B: Rupi seeyai.
(It is 100 rupees.)
A: Tikak ganang neda?
(Isn’t it a bit expensive?)
B: Adu kirimak dennada?
(Shall I give a discount?)
A: Ow, puluwannam hondai.
(Yes, if possible, good.)
B: Hondai, asuwata denna puluwan.
(Okay, I can give for 80.)
A: Hondai, mama gannawa.
(Good, I will take it.)
B: Maru salli thiyenawa.
(I have change.)
4 · Cultural Note 🇱🇰
In Sri Lanka small shops are very friendly places. Bargaining is normal in markets, but not in supermarkets. People usually start with a smile before asking the price. Saying “tikak adu karanna puluwanda?” sounds polite. Keeping small change makes shopping easier. Receipts are not always printed in village shops. Tea or a small chat often happens while buying. Learning a few Sinhala price words builds instant respect. Vendors appreciate when foreigners try Sinhala. Shopping is also a social moment, not only business.