🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "Cheers" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
සැමට සුභපැතුම්
"Cheers" in Sinhala · say it like sæmaṭa subhapæṭum

The most natural way to say "Cheers" in Sinhala is සැමට සුභපැතුම්. 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

සුභපැතුම්
more formal, often used in speeches
ආයුබෝවන්
used as a greeting, meaning 'may you live long'

When to use it

You can use this phrase when raising a glass to celebrate an occasion. It is commonly used among friends and family during gatherings. It expresses good wishes and camaraderie.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
අපි දැන් සැමට සුභපැතුම් කියමු.Let's now say cheers to everyone.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with a simple greeting, but it is specifically for toasting.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear සැමට සුභපැතුම්, 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

When should I use this phrase?

Use it during celebrations or when drinking with others.

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