🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "Thank you" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ස්තුතියි
"Thank you" in Sinhala · say it like stoo-thi-yi

The most natural way to say "Thank you" in Sinhala is ස්තුතියි. 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

ස්තුතියි මට
used when you want to emphasize gratitude towards someone
ඔබට ස්තුතියි
more formal, used when addressing someone respectfully

When to use it

You can use this phrase in everyday situations to express gratitude. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Use it when someone helps you or gives you something. It is a polite way to acknowledge their kindness.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
ඔබට මට උදව් කළාට ස්තුතියිThank you for helping me
ඔබට ස්තුතියි, මට මේක ලැබුණාටThank you for giving me this
Common mistake
Some learners forget to use the polite form when speaking to elders or superiors.

The fastest way to remember it

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

You should use it whenever you want to express thanks, regardless of the situation.

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