🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "Love" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ආදරය
"Love" in Sinhala · say it like ah-dah-rah-yah

The most natural way to say "Love" in Sinhala is ආදරය. 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

ආදරය කරනවා
used when expressing the action of loving someone
ආදරෙයි
a more casual way to express love, often used among friends

When to use it

You can use 'ආදරය' when talking about love in a romantic context. It is also appropriate when expressing love for family or friends. Use it in both formal and informal situations.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
මට ඔයාට ආදරයයි.I love you.
ආදරය සදාකාලිකයි.Love is eternal.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'ආදරය' with 'සෙනෙහස', which means affection but is less intense.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Can 'ආදරය' be used for friends?

Yes, it can be used to express love for close friends as well.

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