sinhala
/sɪnˈhɑːlə/
noun
- The language spoken by the Sinhalese people, the largest ethnic group in Sri Lanka.
- She is learning Sinhala to communicate with her relatives in Sri Lanka.
- The sign was written in both Sinhala and Tamil, the two official languages of Sri Lanka.
- Sinhala is written in its own unique script, derived from ancient Brahmi.
adjective
- Relating to the Sinhalese people, their language, or their culture.
- She wore a traditional Sinhala dress to the cultural festival.
- Sinhala cuisine often features rice and curry with coconut milk.
- The Sinhala New Year is a major celebration in Sri Lanka.