A Job

When I left school 15 years ago I was offered a job in the bank. But I did not take it. My brother took the job and started as a clerk. I entered the university and now I am a teacher. My salary is still very small. My brother is a bank manager. he earns a better salary.



When I left school - Mama pasalen nikmena vita

15 years ago - Vasara 15 ta pera

I was offered - I was offered

a job in the bank - Rakiyavak bankuwaka

But I did not take it - Namuth mama gaththe neha

My brother took the job - Mage shodaraya gaththa rakiyawa

started as a clerk - Patan gaththa lipikaruvek lesa

entered the university - Vishva vidyalayata athulath una

now I am a teacher - mama dan guruvarayek

My salary - Mage vetupa

is still very small - Thavamath itha kudaya

My brother is a bank manager - Mage sahodaraya venawa bank kalamanakaruvek

he earns - Ohu upayanawa

a better salary - Vada hoda vetupak