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What is This Word in Sinhala — July 31, 2007 (4 Comments)

Sinhala Word Challenge 1

This is the first of many Sinhala language word challenges I’m hoping to post. If you think you know how to pronounce the word shown in the above picture, leave a comment with your answer (express the pronunciation in English).

And the answer is…

Sinhala Word Challenge 1 Result

This is a photo taken inside the Kalutara Bodhiya. According to the wall painting it’s pronounced as ‘Nan-da-pa-nan-da’. It is the 66th Jathaka Kathawa of Loard Buddha.

‘Nan-doh-pa-nan-da’

— Navinda

does it sound like ‘nadiya pennada’ ?

— arosha

‘Nandopananda’ :) But I think Navinda’s representation is much clearer than my one

— kulendra

I also thought it’s Nandopananda. But it is something else according to the source.

— Nadee

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