Meaning of the word sinhalese in English
What does sinhalese mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
sinhalese
US /ˌsɪnəˈliːz/
UK /ˌsɪn.həˈliːz/
Noun
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a member of the largest ethnic group in Sri Lanka, native to the island and speaking Sinhalese.
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The majority of the population in Sri Lanka are Sinhalese.
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He is a proud Sinhalese, deeply connected to his culture.
2.
the Indo-Aryan language of the Sinhalese people, which is an official language of Sri Lanka.
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She is learning Sinhalese to communicate with her relatives in Sri Lanka.
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Many ancient texts are written in Sinhalese.
Adjective
relating to the Sinhalese people or their language.
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The Sinhalese culture is rich and diverse.
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He is studying Sinhalese literature.