🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "Forgive me" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
කණගාටුයි
"Forgive me" in Sinhala · say it like kah-nah-gah-too-ee

The most natural way to say "Forgive me" in Sinhala is කණගාටුයි. 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

කණගාටුයි මට
a more formal way to say it
මට කණගාටුයි
a casual way to express the same sentiment

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to apologize for a mistake or an inconvenience. It can be used in both formal and informal situations. It's a polite way to acknowledge that you may have caused someone discomfort or trouble.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
මට කණගාටුයි, මට ඔබට කතා කිරීමට බැරි වුණා.I am sorry, I couldn't talk to you.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'සමාවන්න', which is more formal and used in specific contexts.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear කණගාටුයි, 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 'කණගාටුයි'?

You can use it anytime you want to apologize, whether for a small mistake or a larger issue.

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