Day 76 · Pets at Home 🐾
1 · Core Words (12)
2 · Typical Phrases (6)
Mata pusa kenek innawa — I have a cat
Mage ballā harima hondai — My dog is very good
Pusata kema denna — Give food to the cat
Api ballā ekka sellam karamu — Let’s play with the dog
Kurulla sindu kiyanawa — The bird is singing
Saththunta adarei — I love animals
3 · Dialogue (8)
B: Ow, mata punchi pusa kenek innawa. — Yes, I have a small cat.
A: Eya mokakda kanne? — What does it eat?
B: Pusa malu saha kema kanawa. — The cat eats fish and pet food.
A: Ballo innawada? — Do you have dogs?
B: Ow, mage ballā harima yaluwa wage. — Yes, my dog is like a real friend.
A: Api saththu ekka sellam karamu. — Let’s play with the pets.
B: Hondai, saththunta api okkoma adarei! — Great, we all love animals!
4 · Cultural Note
Pets are becoming more and more popular in Sri Lankan homes. Dogs are often kept for both friendship and home protection. Cats are loved for keeping houses free of small pests. Many families also keep birds like parrots or mynahs. Children usually learn kindness through caring for animals. It is common to share food with neighborhood dogs. Veterinary clinics are now found in most towns. People often call pets “mage yaluwa” — my friend. Buddhist culture encourages compassion to all living beings. Loving animals is seen as a sign of a gentle heart.