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Common Travel Phrases
Click a phrase to translate instantly, or learn how to say them yourself in our essential Sinhala phrases for tourists.
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Step 01
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Step 02
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Defaults to Sinhala and Tamil. Phrase library curated around real situations, tuk-tuk haggling, monsoon questions, temple etiquette.
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Real Travel Situations
When You'll Actually Need This
Five scenarios every Sri Lanka traveller eventually hits, and the phrases to handle each.
Airport Pickup Miscommunication
Your driver doesn't see you at arrivals. The dispatch line is in Sinhala. You need to explain that you're at Gate 4 wearing a red shirt.
What To Translate
- Hi, I'm the passenger you're picking up.
- I'm at Gate 4 wearing a red shirt.
- How long until you arrive?
Hotel Check-In Past Midnight
You arrive at 2am. The night receptionist speaks limited English. You need to confirm your booking and ask about late-night food.
What To Translate
- I have a reservation under [name].
- Is the kitchen still open?
- Could I get a wake-up call at 6am?
Restaurant Dietary Restrictions
You're allergic to peanuts. The waiter doesn't catch this in English. Sri Lankan cuisine uses ground nuts in many curries.
What To Translate
- I have a serious peanut allergy.
- Does this dish contain any nuts?
- Please prepare my food without ground nuts.
Tuk-Tuk Fare Negotiation
Outside Galle Fort, a tuk-tuk driver quotes 4× the meter rate. You want to negotiate politely without insulting him.
What To Translate
- How much to [destination]?
- That's too high. Can you use the meter?
- I'll pay 800 rupees. Is that okay?
Lost Passport At The Temple
You realise your passport is missing after leaving the Temple of the Tooth. Security speaks Sinhala. Time matters, embassy hours are limited.
What To Translate
- I've lost my passport. Can you help me?
- Has anyone handed in a passport today?
- Where is the nearest police station?
Supported Languages
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Sinhala and Tamil first, the rest cover every major tourist source market visiting Sri Lanka.
English
English
Sinhala
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Tamil
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Hindi
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Urdu
اردو
Bengali
বাংলা
Chinese (Simplified)
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Japanese
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Korean
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Thai
ไทย
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Norwegian
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Turkish
Türkçe
Arabic
العربية
Hebrew
עברית
Persian
فارسی
English (US)
English (US)
Spanish (Mexico)
Español (México)
Portuguese (Brazil)
Português (Brasil)
Swahili
Kiswahili
Want to learn a few words yourself? Start with our essential Sinhala phrases for tourists. Under the hood Google Gemini supports 100+ languages. Request a code from Google's full list if you don't see yours, and we'll consider adding it.
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Common Questions
Translator FAQ
Everything you need to know before you start translating.
Is The AI Travel Translator Free?
Yes, completely free, no signup required. We cap free translations to 200 per IP per day to prevent abuse. Most travelers only translate 10-20 phrases per trip. Planning the trip itself? Try our free AI trip planner.
What Languages Does It Support?
30+ languages curated for Sri Lanka travel, including Sinhala, Tamil, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Arabic and more. The underlying AI (Google Gemini) supports 100+ languages; we feature the most common tourist source markets.
Does The Voice Feature Work?
Yes, both voice input (microphone → text) and voice output (text → audio) use your browser's built-in Web Speech APIs. Works in Chrome, Edge, Safari and most modern browsers. Voice quality varies by your device's installed language packs.
How Accurate Are The Translations?
Translations are powered by Google Gemini 2.5, the same AI used in Google Search and Translate. Quality is excellent for conversational travel phrases. For complex sentences, idioms, or legal/medical contexts, double-check with a human translator. For visa paperwork, start with our Sri Lanka visa guide.
Do The Phrases Work Offline?
The common travel phrases are loaded with the page so you can read them anytime. Active AI translation requires an internet connection, so read our essential Sinhala phrases for tourists before you go and screenshot the ones you need. We're adding offline phrase packs for major languages in a future update.
Do You Store My Translations?
No. Translations are processed by the AI and returned to your browser, we don't keep them. Favorites you save are stored locally on your device only.
Why Does Sinhala Look Like 'अनुराधा' In Some Places?
That's actually Hindi script (Devanagari), not Sinhala. Sinhala script looks like 'සිංහල'. Make sure your target language is set to Sinhala (Sri Lanka), not Hindi. To learn how Sinhala words are pronounced, see our Sinhala phrases with pronunciation.
Can I Use This On My Phone?
Yes, the translator is fully mobile-responsive. For best voice recognition, use Chrome or Safari on your phone. The phrases and copy buttons all work on touch. Phrases for tuk-tuks, buses and trains pair well with our guide to getting around Sri Lanka.