🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "Welcome back" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ආයුබෝවන්
"Welcome back" in Sinhala · say it like ah-yoo-boh-wan

The most natural way to say "Welcome back" in Sinhala is ආයුබෝවන්. 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

ආයුබෝවන් සහෝදරයාට
used when welcoming a male friend or brother
ආයුබෝවන් සහෝදරියට
used when welcoming a female friend or sister

When to use it

Use this phrase when someone returns after being away. It is a warm and friendly way to greet them. You can say it in both formal and informal settings.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
ඔබට ආයුබෝවන්!Welcome back to you!
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse it with 'ආයුබෝවන්' used for farewell, but it is specifically for welcoming.

The fastest way to remember it

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

You can use it whenever someone returns, whether it's from a trip or a long absence.

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