🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "Good job" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
හොඳ වැඩක්
"Good job" in Sinhala · say it like hon-da wed-dak

The most natural way to say "Good job" in Sinhala is හොඳ වැඩක්. 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

හොඳයි
a more casual way to say good job
ආදර්ශ වැඩක්
a more formal way to express appreciation

When to use it

You can use this phrase to praise someone for their efforts or achievements. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. Use it when someone completes a task successfully or performs well.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
ඔයාට හොඳ වැඩක්!You did a good job!
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse it with 'හොඳයි', which is more casual.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear හොඳ වැඩක්, 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 'හොඳයි' instead of 'හොඳ වැඩක්'?

'හොඳයි' is suitable for informal situations, while 'හොඳ වැඩක්' is more versatile.

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