The traditional and common greeting is to press the palms of ones hands together under the chin and in front of the chest while slightly bowing the head. The traditional greeting is often accompanied with the phrase vannakkam (in Tamil) or ayubowan (in Sinhalese), which means may you be blessed with a long life.

How do you say good morning in Sri Lanka?

However, about 15% of the population speak English .Basic expressions / Common Words.UsaCinghalaisGood morning / Good eveningAyubowan / Suba rathiyak way vaHow are you?Kohomada sahpa sah neepa ?11 more rows

How can I speak Sinhala?

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Is Sinhala easy to learn?

Sinhala or Sinhalese, earlier referred to as Singhalese, is the language of the Sinhalese. Spoken Sinhala is easier to learn and use because it is so much relaxed in grammatical formality and rigidity. Sinhala is spoken by about 19 million people in Sri Lanka, about 16 million of them are native speakers.

Is Sinhala a beautiful language?

The Sinhala alphabet has been selected among the five most beautiful languages among the hundreds of languages in the world.

Why Sri Lanka is rich?

The majority of the Sri Lankan population live in rural areas, and the major source of wealth among them is land. Landlessness and unequal distribution of land are key determinants of rural poverty. Those living on plantations are laborers with no access to land ownership or alternative employment opportunities.

What is the coolest looking language?

Which is the coolest looking WRITTEN language?Latin-based Languages (English, French, German)156%Arabic4920%Hebrew156%Chinese187%Japanese5021%5 more rows•Jun 1, 2012

Are Sri Lankans affectionate?

Physical Contact: Sri Lankans prefer not to touch others when it can be avoided. Body contact between genders is kept minimal throughout most of Sri Lanka as public displays of affection are considered to be social taboo. Personal Space: Sri Lankans respect each others personal space.