🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "House" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ගෙදර
"House" in Sinhala · say it like geh-dah-rah

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.

Other ways to say it

නිවස
more formal term, often used in written contexts
ඉවස
regional variation, less commonly used

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

SinhalaEnglish
මට ගෙදරට යන්න ඕනෙ.I want to go home.
ආයුබෝවන්, ඔබගේ නිවස කොහෙද?Hello, where is your house?
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'ගෙදර' with 'නිවස', thinking they are interchangeable in all contexts.

The fastest way to remember it

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

What is the difference between 'ගෙදර' and 'නිවස'?

'ගෙදර' is more commonly used in conversation, while 'නිවස' is more formal.

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