Sinhala

Indo-European (Indo-Aryan)17 million totalSinhala

RegionSri Lanka

FamilyIndo-European (Indo-Aryan)

Speakers17 million total

ScriptSinhala

TypeAbugida

About Sinhala

The majority language of Sri Lanka. Uses a rounded script derived from ancient Brahmi. Has an elaborate verb system with 3 levels of politeness. Co-exists with Tamil in Sri Lanka, a rare Indo-Aryan/Dravidian pairing.

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