🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "Goodbye" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ආයුබෝවන්
"Goodbye" in Sinhala · say it like ah-yoo-boh-wan

The most natural way to say "Goodbye" in Sinhala is ආයුබෝවන්. 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

සමුගන්නවා
Used in more casual or informal settings.
ආයුබෝ
A shorter, more informal version.

When to use it

Use 'ආයුබෝවන්' when you are parting ways with someone in a polite manner. It is suitable for both formal and informal situations. You can use it when leaving a gathering or saying farewell to a friend.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
ආයුබෝවන්, මට යන්න ඕනේ.Goodbye, I need to go.
ඔබට ආයුබෝවන්!Goodbye to you!
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'ආයුබෝවන්' with 'හෙලෝ' (hello) and use it inappropriately when greeting someone.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ආයුබෝවන්, 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

Is 'ආයුබෝවන්' used in all situations?

It is generally used in polite contexts; for casual farewells, you might use 'සමුගන්නවා'.

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