Abstract:
Sinhalese and Tamillanguages are used as official languages in Sri Lanka. It is
apparent that both these languages have had a great amount of influence on each
other. Linguistics borrowing into both languages can be identified as a phoneme
for this constant influence. This research discusses the usage ofTamilloan words
in Sinhalese language. Data were compiled by observing the speech of Sinhalese
native speakers and written documents. According to the findings of this study,
it was found out that some of these Tamil loan words have replaced their
corresponding Sinhalese words. Further, it is pointed out that in addition to be
borrowed, some Tamil words have come to Sinhalese as derived words.
According to it is discovered that a great number of Tamil borrowings are used
in the Sinhalese language and their origin may not be apparent.
