🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "Father" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
අයියා
"Father" in Sinhala · say it like ah-yee-yah

The most natural way to say "Father" in Sinhala is අයියා. 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

තාත්තා
more formal, often used in respectful contexts
පියා
less common, more literary

When to use it

Use 'අයියා' in casual conversations with family and friends. 'තාත්තා' is appropriate when showing respect or addressing elders. 'පියා' can be used in literary contexts or formal writing.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
අයියා මට උදව් කරන්න.Father, help me.
තාත්තා, ඔබට කෙසේද?Father, how are you?
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'අයියා' with 'අයියා' which means brother; context is important.

The fastest way to remember it

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

What is the difference between 'අයියා' and 'තාත්තා'?

'අයියා' is more casual, while 'තාත්තා' is formal and respectful.

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