singhalese

• Termo antigo e hoje considerado ultrapassado para designar o povo ou a língua cingalesa do Sri Lanka; a forma padrão atual é 'cingalês'.

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.

   cingalês

   • 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.

   Sinônimossinhalasinhalese

2. Relating to the Sinhalese peopleB2formal

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

   cingalês

   • 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.

   Sinônimossinhalasinhalese

• Substantivo que designa um natural ou habitante do Sri Lanka, ou a língua indo-ariana falada pela maioria dos habitantes do Sri Lanka.

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

nome próprio

1. Person from Sri LankaB2formal

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

   cingalês

   • 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.

   Sinônimosceylonesesinhalese

2. Language of Sri LankaB2formal

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

   Língua cingalesa

   • 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.

   Sinônimossinhalasinhalese