🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "Hello" in Sinhala

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

The most natural way to say "Hello" 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

හෙලෝ
used in casual contexts, similar to the English hello
සුබ දවසක්
used to wish someone a good day

When to use it

Use this greeting when meeting someone for the first time or when you see someone you know. It is appropriate for both formal and informal situations. You can use it at any time of the day.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
ආයුබෝවන්, කෙසේද?Hello, how are you?
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse it with other greetings like 'සුබ දවසක්' which is more specific.

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 only in formal situations?

No, it can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

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