Day 78 · Basic Math ➕➖✖️➗
1 · Core Words (12)
2 · Typical Phrases (6)
Deka ekathu thunak samanai — Two plus one equals three
Daha adu paha paha — Ten minus five is five
Tunak wadi karanna — Multiply by three
Deka beduwama ekai — Divided by two is one
Ekaṭuwa kiyadā? — What is the total?
Uttare hari — The answer is correct
3 · Dialogue (8)
B: Hondai, prashne kiyanna. — Okay, tell the question.
A: Paha ekathu hathara kiyadā? — Five plus four is how much?
B: Uttare nam namayai. — The answer is nine.
A: Hatha adu thuna? — Seven minus three?
B: Hatarai, hari lesi. — Four, very easy.
A: Deka wadi thuna? — Two times three?
B: Haya, mama dinuwa! — Six, I won!
4 · Cultural Note
Children in Sri Lanka start mental math from early grades. Parents often ask small counting questions in daily life. At markets people calculate quickly without calculators. Sinhala language has its own traditional number system. Elders enjoy testing kids with “kiyadā?” questions. Math skills are connected with being “honda lamayek”. Even bus conductors calculate change very fast. Many jokes and riddles use simple arithmetic. Learning math words helps in shopping and travel. Speaking numbers confidently gives respect in society.