🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "Hi" in Sinhala

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

The most natural way to say "Hi" 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 settings, similar to 'hello' in English
සුබ දවසක්
used to wish someone a good day

When to use it

Use 'ආයුබෝවන්' when greeting someone formally or in a respectful manner. It is appropriate in both social and professional contexts. You can use it when meeting someone for the first time or when addressing elders.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
ආයුබෝවන්, ඔබට කෙසේද?Hello, how are you?
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse 'ආයුබෝවන්' with informal greetings. It's important to use it in appropriate contexts.

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

When should I use 'ආයුබෝවන්'?

You should use it when greeting someone in a formal or respectful way.

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