शांति
śānti/ʃɑːn.t̪iː/feminine
The English word 'peace' can be translated into Hindi as शांति (śānti) or अमन.
Meaning: state of being free from war (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| शांति | śānti | /ʃɑːn.t̪iː/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
| अमन | aman | /ə.mən/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
शांति is the standard term used to describe a state of being free from war, but it is also the preferred word when referring to inner peace, mental tranquility or spiritual calm. अमन is used to describe peace in a more social or political context.
Which one should you use?
शांति is the standard word for peace, whereas अमन is a more formal or poetic term often used when discussing social or political peace.
How does it change in a sentence?
शांति is a feminine noun, meaning any adjectives modifying it must take the feminine form. अमन is a masculine noun, so any adjectives modifying it must take the masculine form.
How do you pronounce it?
The word शांति is pronounced as /ʃɑːn.t̪iː/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word शांति is often chanted three times as शांति शांति शांति at the end of Vedic prayers to ensure peace in the physical world, the spiritual world and the mental world.
- If you are looking for 'peace' in a political sense, you might see the word अमन in Urdu-influenced poetry and Bollywood songs, as it is a loanword from Arabic.
- In Hindu rituals, शांति can refer to a specific type of prayer or ceremony performed to appease deities and remove obstacles or disasters from a home.
Examples in context
- शांति।Peace.This example shows the word शांति used as a standalone exclamation.Tatoeba #11371050 by Sorcien, translation #5366772 by GamalNemeri
- ईश्वर उसकी आत्मा को शांति दे।May God grant peace to his soul.This sentence demonstrates the use of शांति in a spiritual context regarding a soul.
- शांति को खा नहीं सकते।You can't eat peace.This sentence uses शांति to illustrate a metaphorical point.Tatoeba #10060573 by sabretou, translation #9996988 by shekitten
- कृपया यहां शांति बनाए रखें।Please maintain peace here.
- अपने मन में चैन कैसे पाओगे?How will you find peace in your mind?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Anjali and Rahul are discussing the news about the end of a conflict.
- अंजलि Anjaliक्या अब दुनिया में शांति होगी?Kya ab duniya mein shanti hogi?Will there be peace in the world now?
- राहुल Rahulमुझे भी शांति की ही उम्मीद है।Mujhe bhi shanti ki hi ummeed hai.I also hope for peace.
- अंजलि Anjaliयुद्ध खत्म होने से बहुत खुशी हुई।Yuddh khatm hone se bahut khushi hui.I am very happy that the war has ended.
- राहुल Rahulहाँ, शांति ही सबसे ज़रूरी है।Haan, shanti hi sabse zaroori hai.Yes, peace is the most important thing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peace” translations and entries शांति, अमन, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
