පෙර

Sinhalese

Etymology

Inherited from Sanskrit पुरा (purā, “before, formerly”). Cognate to Dhivehi ފުރަ (fura, “large, big; solitary; unique; old, former”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pe.ra/, [pe.rə]
• Hyphenation: පෙ‧ර

Noun

පෙර • (pera)

1. former, first

Adjective

පෙර • (pera)

1. ancient
2. eastern