sinhalese

• Relativo ao povo, à língua ou à cultura cingalesa do Sri Lanka.

Relating to the Sinhala people, language, or culture of Sri Lanka.

1. Relating to the Sinhalese languageB2formal

   Of or pertaining to the Sinhalese language, the official language of Sri Lanka.

   cingalês

   • She is studying Sinhalese literature at the university.
   • The Sinhalese alphabet is derived from the Brahmi script.
   • He translated the ancient text into Sinhalese.

   Sinônimossinghalesesinhala

2. Relating to the Sinhalese peopleB2formal

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

   Relativo aos cingaleses

   • Sinhalese culture is rich in traditional dance and music.
   • The Sinhalese New Year is a major celebration in Sri Lanka.
   • Many Sinhalese families follow Buddhist traditions.

   Sinônimossinghalesesinhala

• Substantivo que designa um natural ou habitante do Sri Lanka, ou a língua indo-ariana falada pelos cingaleses.

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 LankaB1formal

   A native or inhabitant of Sri Lanka, an island country in South Asia.

   cingalês

   • The Sinhalese have a rich cultural heritage.
   • Many Sinhalese live in the southern and western parts of Sri Lanka.
   • He is a Sinhalese who moved to the UK for work.

   Sinônimosceylonese

2. Language of Sri LankaB1formal

   The Indic language spoken by the Sinhalese people, one of the official languages of Sri Lanka.

   Língua do Sri Lanka

   • She is learning to speak Sinhalese.
   • Sinhalese is written in its own script.
   • The document was translated into Sinhalese.

   Sinônimossinhala