Sinhala language

Sinhala, also known as Sinhalese, is the primary language spoken in Sri Lanka, where it is used by about 17 million people. It belongs to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language family and features a unique script derived from the ancient Brahmi writing system. Sinhala is characterized by its rich oral tradition, literature, and distinct phonetic structure. The language plays a crucial role in expressing the cultural identity of the Sinhalese people and has influences from Pali, Sanskrit, and Tamil, reflecting Sri Lanka's diverse linguistic heritage.