🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "Be careful" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
සිතන්න
"Be careful" in Sinhala · say it like sithanna

The most natural way to say "Be careful" in Sinhala is සිතන්න. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

සිතන්න පුළුවන්
a more casual way to say it
සිතන්න අමතක කරන්න එපා
a slightly more formal way to emphasize caution

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to advise someone to be cautious in a situation. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is appropriate for friends, family, or even in professional settings.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
ඔයාට එය කරන්න සිතන්න.You should be careful doing that.
සිතන්න, එය අමාරුයි.Be careful, it is difficult.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'be aware', which has a different meaning.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

When should I use this phrase?

Use it whenever you want to remind someone to take care in their actions.

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