🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "Friend" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
මිතුරා
"Friend" in Sinhala · say it like mee-thoo-rah

The most natural way to say "Friend" in Sinhala is මිතුරා. 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

මිතුරිය
used specifically for a female friend
සහෝදරයා
used for a male friend, often implying a brotherly bond

When to use it

You can use 'මිතුරා' when referring to a friend in a casual or formal context. It is appropriate in both spoken and written Sinhala. Use 'මිතුරිය' when talking about a female friend to specify gender.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
ඔයා මගේ මිතුරා.You are my friend.
ආයෙත් මට මිතුරන්ට හමුවෙන්න ඕනේ.I want to meet my friends again.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'මිතුරා' with 'සහෝදරයා', which has a different meaning.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear මිතුරා, 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 'මිතුරා' and 'සහෝදරයා'?

'මිතුරා' means friend, while 'සහෝදරයා' refers to a brother or close male friend.

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