A Guide to Sinhala Synonyms (Samana Pada Sinhala) with Free PDFs

Introduction (හැඳින්වීම)

This guide can help if you are studying for a Sinhala exam or just want to learn more words. It is useful for students in grades 6, 7, and 9. It also helps those taking O/L and A/L exams.

Here, you will find out what Samana Pada are and see word lists that match the school syllabus. You can also download free PDF files. This is a good resource for both students and teachers.

What are Samana Pada in Sinhala? (සමාන පද යනු කුමක්ද?)

What They Are (මූලික අර්ථ දැක්වීම)

'Samana Pada' (සමාන පද) are words that have the same meaning. They are also called synonyms. For example, 'big' and 'large' mean the same thing in English.

Simple Examples (සරල උදාහරණ)

Here are a few examples to help you understand:

• ගස (Gasa) = වෘක්ෂය (Vrukshaya), රුක (Ruka), තුරු (Thuru).
• ඉර (Ira) = සූර්යයා (Sooryaya), රිවි (Rivi), දිනකර (Dinakara), රවි (Ravi), දිවාකර (Diwakara).
• ගෙදර (Gedara) = නිවස (Niwasa), ගෘහය (Gruhaya), නිවහන (Niwhana), ගෙය (Geya).

Why They Are Important (සමාන පද වැදගත් වන්නේ ඇයි?)

Learning synonyms is about more than just memorizing words.

1. Improve Your Vocabulary (වචන මාලාව පොහොසත් කිරීම): Knowing more synonyms makes your vocabulary bigger.
2. Better Essay Writing (රචනා ලිවීම): Repeating the same word in an essay can lower your grade. Using different words like 'සුන්දර' (sundara) instead of just 'ලස්සන' (lassana) for "beautiful" makes your writing sound better.
3. Understand Exam Questions (ප්‍රශ්න පත්‍ර අවබෝධය): Sometimes exam papers use difficult words. If you know a simpler synonym, you can still understand what the question is asking.

Sinhala Synonyms for Different School Grades (පාසල් ශ්‍රේණි සඳහා සමාන පද ලැයිස්තු)

Here are lists of synonyms organized by grade. They follow the Sri Lankan school syllabus.

Sinhala Synonyms for Grade 6

Here are some basic words and synonyms for students in Grade 6.

Sinhala Synonyms for Grade 7

This list comes from the Ministry of Education's resources for Grade 7. These words are important to know for your exams.

Sinhala Synonyms for Grade 9

This is a more advanced list for Grade 9 students. It is also helpful for anyone studying for the O/L exam.

100 Common Sinhala Synonyms (බහුලව භාවිත වන සමාන පද 100)

Here is a list of 100 common synonyms that are good to know. These words are often found in school books and on exams.

Download Free Synonym PDF Lists

You can download these word lists as free PDF files to make studying easier. Print them out or keep them on your computer or phone. This way, you can study even without an internet connection.

• PDF for Grades 6-8 (6-8 ශ්‍රේණි සඳහා PDF): A list of basic words for students in grades 6, 7, and 8.
• PDF for O/L Exam (O/L විභාගය සඳහා PDF): An advanced list for students preparing for the O/L exam.
• 100+ Common Words PDF (සම්පූර්ණ වචන 100+ PDF): The full list of common words from this guide, ready to print.

How to Remember Synonyms (සමාන පද මතක තබා ගැනීමට උපදෙස්)

Just trying to memorize word lists is not the best way to learn. Here are a few simple tips to help you remember the words.

• Use Flashcards (Flashcards හදන්න): Write a word on one side of a card and its synonyms on the other. Look at them every day to test yourself.
• Write Sentences (වාක්‍ය වල යොදන්න): When you learn a new synonym, try using it in a sentence. For example, if you learn 'රිවි' (rivi) for sun, you could write, "The 'rivi' is very hot today."
• Read More (පොත් පත්තර කියවන්න): Read Sinhala books, stories, and newspapers. This shows you how different words are used in real life.
• Group Words Together (කණ්ඩායම් කරන්න): Learn words in related groups. For instance, learn all the words for nature (sky, sun, river) at the same time.
• Quiz Your Friends (මිතුරන් සමග ප්‍රශ්න අහන්න): Make it a game by quizzing your friends. This can make learning more fun.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why is learning synonyms important for exams?

Knowing synonyms is very helpful for exams for a few reasons:

1. Understanding Questions (අවබෝධය): Exam papers sometimes use difficult words. If you know their synonyms, you can understand the questions easily.
2. Writing Better Essays (රචනා සහ විචාර): Using different synonyms in your writing makes it more interesting. Instead of always saying 'සතුට' (happiness), you can use 'ප්‍රීතිය' or 'සොම්නස'.
3. Answering Direct Questions (සෘජු ප්‍රශ්න): Some exams will ask you directly for a synonym of a word.

Are these lists useful for government job exams?

Yes, they are. Many government job exams in Sri Lanka test your Sinhala language skills. A good vocabulary, including knowing synonyms, is important for passing these tests.

Where can I find more Sinhala learning guides?

After you feel good about synonyms, you can look at our other Sinhala language guides here on LankaTricks.lk.

• Antonyms (Virudda Pada - විරුද්ධ පද): Learn words with opposite meanings.
• Single Words (Thani Pada - තනි පද): Find one word to replace a longer phrase.
• Proverbs (Prasthawa Pirulu - ප්‍රස්ථාව පිරුළු): Understand common Sinhala sayings and their meanings.
• O/L Past Papers: Practice for your exam with old test papers and answers.
• Career Guidance: Find out about jobs you can get after your A/L exams.