🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "Money" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
මුදල්
"Money" in Sinhala · say it like moo-dahl

The most natural way to say "Money" in Sinhala is මුදල්. 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

පැයිය
used in a more casual context
ධනය
more formal or literary term

When to use it

You can use 'මුදල්' when talking about money in general. It is suitable for both formal and informal conversations. Use it when discussing finances, expenses, or any monetary transactions.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
මට මුදල් අවශ්‍යයි.I need money.
ඔයාට මුදල් තියෙනවාද?Do you have money?
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'මුදල්' with 'ධනය', thinking they are interchangeable, but 'ධනය' is more formal.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'මුදල්' and 'ධනය'?

'මුදල්' is commonly used in everyday conversation, while 'ධනය' is more formal and often found in literature.

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