Day 85 · Questions & Curiosity ❓
1 · Core Words (12)
2 · Typical Phrases (6)
Meka mokakda? — What is this?
Oya koheda yanne? — Where are you going?
Ayi ehema kiyanne? — Why do you say that?
Kohomada weda karanne? — How does it work?
Kohedin awe? — From where did you come?
Keeyada meka? — How much is this?
3 · Dialogue (8)
B: Mama Nuwara koheda inne. — I live in Kandy.
A: Kohedin awe ada? — From where did you come today?
B: Mama gedarin awa. — I came from home.
A: Ayi Sinhala igena gannawa? — Why are you learning Sinhala?
B: Yaluwo ekka kata karanna. — To talk with friends.
A: Kohomada padam karanne? — How do you study?
B: Dawasakata tikai tikai. — Little by little every day.
4 · Cultural Note
Sri Lankans love friendly questions when meeting new people. Asking “kohedin awe?” is a normal way to start a chat. Curiosity is seen as interest, not as impoliteness. Tone of voice is more important than perfect grammar. Smiling while asking makes every question softer. Children are encouraged to ask “ayi?” to learn the world. In villages people often ask many questions at once. Answering patiently shows good manners and respect. For learners, questions are the real key to Sinhala doors. If you can ask, you can already live in Sinhala.