🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "Dog" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
බල්ලා
"Dog" in Sinhala · say it like bahl-lah

The most natural way to say "Dog" in Sinhala is බල්ලා. 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

කුකුළා
used in some regions, more informal

When to use it

You can use the word 'බල්ලා' when referring to a dog in general. It is suitable for both casual and formal conversations. If you are talking about a specific dog, you might add its name or breed for clarity.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
මගේ බල්ලා ඉතා සතුටුයි.My dog is very happy.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'බල්ලා' with 'කුකුළා', which refers to a chicken.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'බල්ලා' and 'කුකුළා'?

'බල්ලා' means dog, while 'කුකුළා' means chicken.

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