• Sinhala: The language of the Sinhalese people in Sri Lanka.
• Wela Katha (වෙල කතා): Literally translates to "field stories" or "time-pass stories." In modern slang, it refers to short, serialized fictional narratives—often romantic, dramatic, or familial—shared widely on social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Viber.
• Appa (අප්පච්චි): Father.
• New: New; the latest additions to the genre.

The appa in diasporic literature (e.g., A Country Called Home by Tharindu Weerakoon) grapples with balancing cultural preservation and assimilation in host countries. The father becomes a bridge between Sri Lankan heritage and global modernity.