🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "How old are you?" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ඔබට වයස කීයක්ද?
"How old are you?" in Sinhala · say it like obata vayasa kiyakda

The most natural way to say "How old are you?" in Sinhala is ඔබට වයස කීයක්ද?. 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

ඔබගේ වයස කීයද?
A more formal way to ask.
ඔයාට වයස කීයක්ද?
A casual way to ask, often used among friends.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to inquire about someone's age. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. Make sure to use the correct tone based on your relationship with the person you are asking.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
ඔබට වයස කීයක්ද?How old are you?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to use the word 'කීයක්' incorrectly, as it should always refer to a quantity.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is it polite to ask someone's age?

It depends on the context; in some cultures, it may be considered impolite.

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