Chamakada

Chamakada

Chamakada is a word found primarily in Sri Lankan Sinhala (a Sinhala dialect spoken mainly in Sri Lanka) and sometimes, but less frequently, in Indian English. It translates directly to "bat" (the flying mammal) in English. It's a common term used to refer to various species of bats found in the region, from fruit bats to insectivorous bats. The word is widely understood in everyday conversation in Sri Lanka. It's used in literature, folklore, and general discourse related to these animals. The Sinhala term is phonetic; variations in spelling are infrequent.