singhalese

• Terme désuet pour le peuple ou la langue cinghalais du Sri Lanka ; aujourd'hui remplacé par l'orthographe standard 'cinghalais'.

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.

   cinghalais (relatif à la langue)

   • 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.

   Synonymessinhalasinhalese

2. Relating to the Sinhalese peopleB2formal

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

   singhalais (relatif au peuple singhalais)

   • 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.

   Synonymessinhalasinhalese

• Nom désignant un natif ou un habitant du Sri Lanka, ou la langue indienne parlée par les habitants du Sri Lanka.

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

nom propre

1. Person from Sri LankaB2formal

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

   Singhalais (habitant du Sri Lanka)

   • 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.

   Synonymesceylonesesinhalese

2. Language of Sri LankaB2formal

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

   singhalais (langue)

   • 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.

   Synonymessinhalasinhalese