Rodiya dialect

Rodiya is a dialect of the Sinhalese language spoken by members of the Rodiya community of Sri Lanka. Speakers are considered to be low-caste among the Sinhalese people.

Examples of Rodiya words:
 * dissenavā to come (Sinhala enavā)
 * dumana house (Sinhala geya, gedara)
 * galla mouth (Sinhala kaṭa)
 * gävā man (Sinhala minihā)
 * gävī woman (Sinhala gäänu)
 * miganavā to eat (Sinhala kanavā)