How to Say "Sister" in Sinhala
The most natural way to say "Sister" in Sinhala is සොයුරිය. 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 'සොයුරිය' when you are referring to a sister in a general sense. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. You can also use 'අක්කා' when speaking to or about an older sister in a more familiar way.
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Examples in Sinhala
| Sinhala | English |
|---|---|
| මගේ සොයුරියට උපන් දිනයක් වේ. | My sister has a birthday. |
| ඔයාගේ අක්කා කෙසේද? | How is your older sister? |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'සොයුරිය' and 'අක්කා'?
'සොයුරිය' is a general term for sister, while 'අක්කා' specifically refers to an older sister.
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