What language is mostly spoken in Sri Lanka?

Sinhala Sinhalese language, also spelled Singhalese or Cingalese, also called Sinhala, Indo-Aryan language, one of the two official languages of Sri Lanka.

What are the top 3 languages spoken in Sri Lanka?

What Languages Are Spoken In Sri Lanka?RankCategories Of LanguageLanguage1Official languagesSinhalese, Tamil2Main foreign languagesEnglish3Sign languagesMultiple Sign Languages

Do they speak Hindi in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lankans — almost 99 percent — do not speak or understand Hindi, although our closest neighbour is India.

How do I speak Sri Lanka?

Essential Sinhalese PhrasesHello - “Ayubowan” Aayu-bo-wan. Thank you very much - “Bohoma Istuti” Bo-hoh-mah Iss-too-tee. Please - “Karunakara” Karu-nah-kara. I dont understand - “Mata Terinneh Neh” Mata Terenne Na. Do you speak English - “Oyate Ingrisi Katha Karanna Puluwanda” Oyate Ingrisi Ka-tha Karanna Pulu-wanda.More items •4 Sep 2015

What is the famous food of Sri Lanka?

1. Fish ambul thiyal (sour fish curry) As youd expect from an island in the Indian Ocean, seafood plays an important role in Sri Lankan cuisine. Fish ambul thiyal (sour fish curry) is one of the most beloved varieties of the many different fish curries available.

What was Sri Lanka called before?

Ceylon Sri Lankas government has decided to change the names of all state institutions still bearing the nations former British colonial name, Ceylon. The government wants the countrys modern name to be used instead. The decision comes 39 years after the country was renamed Sri Lanka.