🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "I love you" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
මට ඔයාට ආදරෙයි
"I love you" in Sinhala · say it like ma-ta o-yaa-ta aa-da-reyi

The most natural way to say "I love you" in Sinhala is මට ඔයාට ආදරෙයි. 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

මට ඔබට ආදරෙයි
more formal way to express love
මට ඔයාට ආදරෙයි
casual way, often used among friends

When to use it

You can use this phrase to express your love to someone special. It is appropriate for romantic relationships, family, or close friends. Use it when you want to convey deep feelings of affection.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
මට ඔයාට ආදරෙයි, මගේ හිතුවිල්ල.I love you, my dear.
ඔබට ආදරෙයි, මට ඔබේ සමාගම අතිශය කැමතියි.I love you, I really enjoy your company.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse the use of 'ඔයා' and 'ඔබ' depending on the level of formality.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Can I say this to my friends?

Yes, you can use the casual variant to express affection among friends.

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