Day 87 · Talking about Opinions 💬

1 · Core Words (12)

Adahasa [a-da-ha-sa]
mage adahasa
අදහස
Opinion / idea
my opinion
Mama hithanne [hi-than-ne]
මම හිතන්නේ
I think
Hari [ha-ri]
හරි
Correct / right
Waradi [wa-ra-di]
වැරදි
Wrong
Rasawath [ra-sa-wath]
රසවත්
Interesting
Nerasa [ne-ra-sa]
නීරස
Boring
Wedagath [we-da-gath]
වැදගත්
Important
Aththa [ath-tha]
ඇත්ත
True
Borui [bo-ru-i]
බොරුවයි
Not true
Samahara wita
සමහර විට
Maybe
Mata hithenawa
මට හිතෙනවා
I feel that
Ekangai [e-kan-gai]
එකඟයි
Agree

2 · Typical Phrases (6)

Mama hithanne eka hari — I think that is correct

Oyage adahasa mokadda? — What is your opinion?

Eka rasawath kathawak — That is an interesting story

Mata hithenawa eka wedagath — I feel that is important

Samahara wita eka waradi — Maybe that is wrong

Mama ekata ekangai — I agree with that

3 · Dialogue (8)

A: Oyage adahasa mokadda me potha gana? — What is your opinion about this book?

B: Mama hithanne eka godak rasawath. — I think it is very interesting.

A: Samahara wita tikak nerasa. — Maybe it is a little boring.

B: Ne, mata hithenawa eka wedagath. — No, I feel it is important.

A: Oya kiyana de aththa. — What you say is true.

B: Api hamoma wenas widihata hithanawa. — We all think in different ways.

A: Eka hondai, adahas godak thiyenawa. — That’s good, there are many opinions.

B: Ow, eka thamai jeewithe lassana. — Yes, that’s what makes life beautiful.

4 · Cultural Note

In Sinhala culture people often share opinions softly and politely. Direct disagreement can sound rude, so phrases like “samahara wita” are common. Respecting others’ adahasa is a sign of good manners. Conversations usually include listening more than arguing. Even in families, elders’ opinions are valued deeply. Friends discuss ideas over tea rather than in conflict. Saying “mage adahasa” shows humility, not authority. Public debates are gentle compared to many cultures. Learning to express opinions kindly helps social life. Good communication in Sinhala is warm, not sharp.