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How to Say "Stop" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
නවත්වන්න
"Stop" in Sinhala · say it like nah-vath-wanna

The most natural way to say "Stop" in Sinhala is නවත්වන්න. 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

නවතන්න
used in a more formal context
නවතන්නා
used in a commanding tone

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want someone to stop doing something. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations. It can be used in conversations, instructions, or when giving commands.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
කරන්න එපා, නවත්වන්න.Please don't do that, stop.
ඔයාට නවත්වන්න කියන්නෙ නැද්ද?Aren't you going to tell him to stop?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'නවත්වන්න' with 'නවතන්න', which can change the meaning slightly.

The fastest way to remember it

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

You should use it when you want to ask someone to stop an action.

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