🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "Please" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
කරුණාකර
"Please" in Sinhala · say it like kah-ru-naa-kah-ra

The most natural way to say "Please" in Sinhala is කරුණාකර. 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

කරුණාකරන්න
more formal, often used in written requests
කරුණාකර ඔබට
used to address someone directly in a polite manner

When to use it

Use 'කරුණාකර' when making a polite request. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. You can use it when asking for help or when you want someone to do something for you. It shows respect and courtesy.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
කරුණාකර මට උදව් කරන්න.Please help me.
කරුණාකර ඔබේ නම කියන්න.Please tell me your name.
Common mistake
Some learners forget to use 'කරුණාකර' in polite requests, which can come off as rude.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear කරුණාකර, 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 'කරුණාකර'?

Use it whenever you want to make a polite request, in both spoken and written communication.

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