Praktisch · Kapitel 13
Language Guide: Sinhala & Tamil
Sri Lanka has two official languages: Sinhala in the south and west, Tamil in the north and east. English is widely understood, but a few words in the local language bring a smile to every face — and open doors that English alone cannot.
2 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
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Sinhala — the most important phrases
Sinhalese is spoken by about 75% of the population. The script is one of the most beautiful in the world — round, flowi…
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Tamil — the most important phrases
Tamil is spoken by about 25% of the population — mainly in the north (Jaffna), east (Trincomalee, Batticaloa), and on t…
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