🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "Shut up" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ආපහු කතා කරන්න එපා
"Shut up" in Sinhala · say it like ah-pah-hoo kah-tah karanna eh-pah

The most natural way to say "Shut up" in Sinhala is ආපහු කතා කරන්න එපා. 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

කතා කරන්න එපා
a more casual way to say it
ආපහු කතා කරන්න
a softer way to ask someone to stop talking

When to use it

You can use this phrase when someone is talking too much or when you want them to be quiet. It can be used in both casual and more serious situations. Be mindful of the tone, as it can come off as rude if not said gently.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
ඔයාට කතා කරන්න එපා කියන්න පුළුවන්ද?Can you tell him to shut up?
Common mistake
Learners often use a direct translation that sounds too harsh in Sinhala.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ආපහු කතා කරන්න එපා, 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

Is it rude to say this?

Yes, it can be considered rude, so use it carefully.

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