How to Say "Friend" in Sinhala
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.
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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
| Sinhala | English |
|---|---|
| ඔයා මගේ මිතුරා. | You are my friend. |
| ආයෙත් මට මිතුරන්ට හමුවෙන්න ඕනේ. | I want to meet my friends again. |
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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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