🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "Family" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
කුටිය
"Family" in Sinhala · say it like koo-tee-yah

The most natural way to say "Family" in Sinhala is කුටිය. 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

පවුල
more commonly used in casual conversation
ආදරණීය පවුල
formal way to refer to a beloved family

When to use it

You can use this word when talking about your relatives or household. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. When discussing family gatherings or events, this term is commonly used.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
මගේ කුටියට ඔබට සාදරයෙන් පිළිගනිමු.We warmly welcome you to my family.
ආදරණීය පවුලක් ඇති බව මට සතුටුයි.I am happy to have a loving family.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'කුටිය' with 'පවුල', but they can have slightly different connotations.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'කුටිය' and 'පවුල'?

'කුටිය' is more formal, while 'පවුල' is used in everyday conversation.

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