ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ
śāntī/ʃɑ̃ːn.t̪iː/
The English word peace is translated into Punjabi as ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ (śāntī). Wiktionary also lists ਅਮਨ (aman).
Meaning: state of being free from war (noun)
Ways to say it
| Punjabi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ | śāntī | /ʃɑ̃ːn.t̪iː/ |
| ਅਮਨ | aman |
The term refers to a state of being free from war. It can describe both the large-scale absence of war and a person's internal state of tranquility or calmness. You can also use the phrase ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਬਣਾਈ ਰੱਖੋ to tell someone to keep the peace or stay calm.
Which one should you use?
While both words mean peace, ਅਮਨ is typically used in formal, political or social contexts to refer to the absence of war or civil unrest. In contrast, ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ is more versatile and can refer to political peace or an individual's internal calmness.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ is /ʃɑ̃ːn.t̪iː/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- While ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ is commonly used for peace, the word ਅਮਨ is a loanword from Arabic and Persian, reflecting the historical influence of the Mughal Empire on Punjabi administrative and political language.
- In many Punjabi spiritual contexts, the concept of peace is inextricably linked to the word ਅਨੰਦ (anand), which means 'bliss' or 'supreme joy'.
- In many Punjabi households, ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ is not just a noun but a common name for women, symbolizing a wish for a harmonious life.
Examples in context
- ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਰੀ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਰਹੇ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਨਾਲ।May peace be with you.
- ਸਾਨੂੰ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ।sanū śāntī cāhidī hai.We want peace.
- ਦੁਨੀਆ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਹੋਣੀ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ।dunī'ā vica śāntī hōnī cāhidī hai.There should be peace in the world.
- ਉਸ ਨੇ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਦੀ ਮੰਗ ਕੀਤੀ।usa nē śāntī dī maṅga kītī.He demanded peace.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing the news on the radio.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਆਵੇਗੀ?kī tuhānū lagdā hai ki śāntī āvēgī?Do you think peace will come?
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਹਾਂ, ਹਰਮਨ, ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਹੀ ਇੱਕੋ ਇੱਕ ਰਸਤਾ ਹੈ।hāṅ, haraman, śāntī hī ikō ik rasatā hai.Yes, Harman, peace is the only way.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਸਭ ਨੂੰ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਹੈ।prīt, sab nū śāntī dī lōṛ hai.Preet, everyone needs peace.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਬਿਲਕੁਲ, ਜੰਗ ਤੋਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਦੂਰ।bilakul, jaṅga tōṅ bahuta dūra.Exactly, far away from war.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peace” translations and entries ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
