Sinhala (Sri Lanka) Phrasebook

Learn essential phrases and vocabulary - from directions to eating out and travelling safely - and get to the heart of the local culture with this on-the-go language guide.

Never get stuck for words again with Lonely Planet's Sinhala Phrasebook & Dictionary and feel at ease with social greetings, manners and tips on local culture during your travels. Use the pull-out fast-phrases card when you need to reference something quickly, and let the 3,500 word two-way dictionary guide you in your conversations.

Inside Lonely Planet's Sinhala Phrasebook & Dictionary:

- Learn top phrases and get to grips with the basics with handy guides on pronunciation, phonetics and grammar
- Buy tickets for transport, find and book accommodation, get directions, understand currency and find your way when you're out and about
- Order foods with confidence using the menu decoder, learn table etiquette and manners, ask for special meals and discuss dietary requirements
- Practice simple greetings and conversation starters so you can meet new people and socialise with the community
- Understand what to say in an emergency situation and get help when you need it
- Reference situations and events quickly using the pull-out fast-phrases card
- Translate specific words and learn their meanings with the 3,500 word two-way dictionary