Sinhala
Also known as: Sinhalese
An Indo-Aryan language and the majority language of Sri Lanka, descended from settlers from northern India in the 1st millennium BCE. Geographically far removed from its closest Indo-Aryan relatives.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Sinhala?
Sinhala is a dialect of Sinhala.
Which region is Sinhala associated with?
Sinhala is part of the South Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Sinhala known by other names?
Yes — Sinhala is also referred to as Sinhalese.