🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "Food" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ආහාරය
"Food" in Sinhala · say it like aa-ha-ra-ya

The most natural way to say "Food" in Sinhala is ආහාරය. 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

ආහාර
a more casual way to refer to food
කෑම
used in informal contexts, often referring to meals

When to use it

Use 'ආහාරය' when talking about food in general or in a formal context. It is appropriate in restaurants, discussions about nutrition, or when referring to food in a broader sense. For casual conversations, you might use 'කෑම'.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
ආහාරය සෞඛ්‍ය සම්පන්න වේ.Food is nutritious.
ඔබට කෑම කන්න කැමතිද?Do you like to eat food?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'ආහාරය' with 'කෑම', thinking they are interchangeable, but 'ආහාරය' is more formal.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'ආහාරය' and 'කෑම'?

'ආහාරය' is more formal, while 'කෑම' is used in casual conversations.

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