🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "Beautiful" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
සුන්දර
"Beautiful" in Sinhala · say it like sun-dah-rah

The most natural way to say "Beautiful" in Sinhala is සුන්දර. 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

ආකර්ශනීය
more formal or literary context
ලස්සන
casual and commonly used in everyday conversation

When to use it

You can use 'සුන්දර' to describe anything that is visually appealing, like a landscape or a piece of art. It is also used to compliment someone's appearance. Use it in both formal and informal settings.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
මෙය සුන්දර දර්ශනයක්.This is a beautiful view.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'සුන්දර' with 'ලස්සන', thinking they are interchangeable, but 'ලස්සන' is more casual.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear සුන්දර, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Sinhala with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use 'සුන්දර' to describe a person?

Yes, you can use it to compliment someone's beauty.

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