শান্তি
śanti/ʃant̪i/
Peace in Bengali is শান্তি (śanti).
শান্তি refers to the state of being free from war.
Meaning: state of being free from war (noun)
Which one should you use?
শান্তি is the noun meaning peace, while শান্ত is the adjective meaning 'calm' or 'peaceful'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective form of the noun শান্তি (peace) is শান্ত (calm/quiet). The verb 'to calm' or 'to pacify' is formed by adding করা (to do) to the adjective শান্ত, resulting in শান্ত করা.
How do you pronounce it?
śanti /ʃant̪i/
Did you know?
- The word শান্তি shares a root with the English word 'shanti', which appears in various Western mindfulness and yoga circles as a loanword from Sanskrit via Bengali and Hindi.
- In many religious contexts, saying শান্তি is not just a statement of fact but a rhythmic chant used to bless a space or a person.
- The Sanskrit roots of শান্তি link it to the concept of 'pacification', meaning the word itself carries the historical energy of bringing a chaotic force under control.
Examples in context
- উনাকে শান্তিতে থাকতে দিন।Leave him in peace.This sentence shows how to use শান্তি to express leaving someone in peace.Tatoeba #12524846 by robingaspi, translation #5817102 by OsoHombre
- আমি শান্তি এবং নীরবতা চাই।What I want is some peace and quiet.This sentence uses শান্তি to express a desire for peace and quiet.Tatoeba #11997140 by robingaspi, translation #2018878 by CK
- শান্তি খুবই গুরুত্বপূর্ণ।Peace is very important.This sentence uses শান্তি to state the importance of peace.Tatoeba #11998952 by robingaspi, translation #9968716 by shekitten
- পুরান ঢাকায় আমরা শান্তি ভোগ করেছি।We have experienced peace in Old Dhaka.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about the news on the television.
- মৌমিতা Moumitaবিশ্বজুড়ে এখন শান্তি দরকার।bishshojure ekhon shanti dorkar.The world needs peace right now.
- সৌরভ Souravহ্যাঁ, আমি তোমার সাথে একমত।hæ, ami tomar sathe ekmot.Yes, I agree with you.
- মৌমিতা Moumitaযুদ্ধ থামলে শান্তি আসবে।juddho thamle shanti ashbe.If the war stops, peace will come.
- সৌরভ Souravমৌমিতা, আশা করি সেটাই হবে।moumita, asha kori shetai hobe.Moumita, I hope that is what happens.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peace” translations and entries শান্তি, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
