How to Say "I'm sorry" in Sinhala
The most natural way to say "I'm sorry" in Sinhala is මට කණගාටුයි. 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 this phrase when you want to apologize for a mistake or an inconvenience. It can be used in both formal and informal situations. It shows empathy and understanding towards the other person's feelings.
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Examples in Sinhala
| Sinhala | English |
|---|---|
| මට කණගාටුයි, මට ඔබට කාලය ගත කළේ නැහැ. | I'm sorry, I didn't spend time with you. |
| කණගාටුයි, මට ඔබේ උදව් අවශ්යයි. | I'm sorry, I need your help. |
The fastest way to remember it
Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear මට කණගාටුයි, 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 'මට කණගාටුයි'?
You should use it whenever you want to express regret for something you did or didn't do.
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