Formal:
* ආයුබෝවන් (Ayubowan): This is the most common and formal greeting in Sri Lanka, used for all occasions. It translates literally to "may you live long".
Informal:
* ආයුබෝ (Ayubo): This is a shorter and more informal version of "Ayubowan", often used among friends and family.
* හෙලෝ (Hello): This is the English word "hello", which is widely used in Sri Lanka, especially in casual settings.
* සුභ උදෑසනක් (Suba Udāsana): This translates to "good morning" and is a common greeting in the morning.
* සුභ දවසක් (Suba Davasak): This translates to "good day" and is a common greeting in the afternoon.
* සුභ රාත්රියක් (Suba Rātriyak): This translates to "good night" and is a common greeting in the evening.
It's always best to use the formal greeting "Ayubowan" unless you're specifically told otherwise.
Additionally, remember to use a respectful tone and a slight bow when greeting someone in Sri Lanka.