How to Say "House" in Sinhala
The most natural way to say "House" in Sinhala is ගෙදර. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.
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When to use it
Use 'ගෙදර' in everyday conversation when referring to a home or house. It is suitable for both formal and informal contexts. 'නිවස' can be used in more formal situations or written language.
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Examples in Sinhala
| Sinhala | English |
|---|---|
| මට ගෙදරට යන්න ඕනෙ. | I want to go home. |
| ආයුබෝවන්, ඔබගේ නිවස කොහෙද? | Hello, where is your house? |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'ගෙදර' and 'නිවස'?
'ගෙදර' is more commonly used in conversation, while 'නිවස' is more formal.
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