🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "Happy New Year" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
සතුටු නව වසරක්
"Happy New Year" in Sinhala · say it like sathutu nava wasarak

The most natural way to say "Happy New Year" in Sinhala is සතුටු නව වසරක්. 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

නව වසරක් සුභ පැතුම්
A more formal way to wish someone a Happy New Year.
සුභ නව වසරක්
A casual variant often used among friends.

When to use it

You can use this phrase at the beginning of the new year to greet friends and family. It is appropriate for both formal and informal settings. People often exchange this greeting during celebrations or gatherings.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
ඔබට සතුටු නව වසරක් වේවා!Wishing you a Happy New Year!
Common mistake
Some learners may confuse the phrase with just saying 'සුභ නව වසරක්', which is less common.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear සතුටු නව වසරක්, 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 start using this phrase?

You can start using it from the last days of December until the first week of January.

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