🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "You're welcome" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ආයුබෝවන්
"You're welcome" in Sinhala · say it like ah-yoo-boh-wan

The most natural way to say "You're welcome" 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

කාරුණිකයි
used in more formal contexts
ආයුබෝවන් මගේ මිතුරා
used among friends

When to use it

You can use this phrase when someone thanks you for a favor or help. It is a polite way to acknowledge their gratitude. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
ඔබට ස්තූතියි, ආයුබෝවන්.Thank you, you're welcome.
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse it with a greeting, but it is specifically a response to thanks.

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 'කාරුණිකයි'?

Use 'කාරුණිකයි' in formal situations or when speaking to elders.

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