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singhalese

/ˌsɪŋ.ɡəˈliːz/

2 entries

adjective

/ˌsɪŋ.ɡəˈliːz/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший термин для обозначения сингальского народа или языка Шри-Ланки; в настоящее время заменён стандартным написанием 'Sinhalese'.

An obsolete term for the Sinhalese people or language of Sri Lanka; now replaced by the standard spelling 'Sinhalese'.

  1. Relating to the Sinhalese languageB2formal

    Of or pertaining to the Sinhalese language, an Indo-Aryan language spoken in Sri Lanka.

    ruСингальский

    • She is studying Singhalese grammar and vocabulary.
    • The Singhalese script is derived from the ancient Brahmi script.
    • He translated the document from English to Singhalese.

    Synonymssinhalasinhalese

  2. Relating to the Sinhalese peopleB2formal

    Of or pertaining to the Sinhalese ethnic group, the majority population of Sri Lanka.

    ruСингальский

    • Singhalese culture is rich in traditional dance and music.
    • The Singhalese community celebrates the Sinhala New Year in April.
    • He is proud of his Singhalese heritage and traditions.

    Synonymssinhalasinhalese

Forms
  • more singhalese comparative form
  • most singhalese superlative form

noun

/ˌsɪŋ.ɡəˈliːz/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее уроженца или жителя Шри-Ланки, или индийский язык, на котором говорят жители Шри-Ланки.

A noun referring to a native or inhabitant of Sri Lanka, or the Indic language spoken by the people of Sri Lanka.

proper noun

  1. Person from Sri LankaB2formal

    A native or inhabitant of Sri Lanka, often referring to the Sinhalese ethnic group.

    ruСингалец

    • The Singhalese have a rich cultural heritage.
    • Many Singhalese live in the central highlands of Sri Lanka.
    • He is a proud Singhalese who celebrates traditional festivals.

    Synonymsceylonesesinhalese

  2. Language of Sri LankaB2formal

    The Indic language spoken by the Sinhalese people of Sri Lanka.

    ruСингальский язык

    • She is learning to speak Singhalese fluently.
    • The Singhalese script is derived from ancient Brahmi.
    • Singhalese is one of the official languages of Sri Lanka.

    Synonymssinhalasinhalese

Forms
  • singhalese plural form
  • singhalese' possessive plural form
  • singhalese's possessive singular form