शांत व्हा
shānta vhā
To relax in Marathi is to say शांत व्हा (shānta vhā).
The phrase is used when telling someone to rest and become relieved of stress.
Meaning: (intransitive) to rest and become relieved of stress (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The expression is composed of the adjective शांत meaning calm or quiet and the verb व्हा meaning become.
How does it change in a sentence?
While शांत व्हा is used for polite or plural situations, you should use शांत हो when speaking to a single person in an informal setting, such as with friends or younger people.
How do you pronounce it?
shānta vhā
Did you know?
- The word शांत is an etymological relative of the English word 'silent' through their distant Proto-Indo-European ancestry.
- In Marathi culture, telling someone to शांत व्हा can sometimes be perceived as condescending if the person is already calm, as it implies they are acting hysterically.
- Using the formal शांत व्हा with a close friend might actually sound sarcastic or mockingly serious, as if you are treating them like a stranger.
Examples in context
- आराम करा. आता आपण काय करणार?Relax. What are you going to do now?
- आता फक्त शांत व्हा.ata phakta shant vha.Just relax now.
Example conversation
Priya is feeling stressed about work and Rahul is trying to calm her down.
- राहुल Rahulप्रिया, तू खूप तणावात आहेस.Priya, tu khup tanavat ahes.Priya, you are very stressed.
- प्रिया Priyaहो, मला खूप भीती वाटतेय.Ho, mala khup bhiti vatatey.Yes, I am feeling very scared.
- राहुल Rahulकाही काळजी करू नको आणि शांत व्हा.Kahi kalji karu nako ani shant vha.Don't worry about anything and relax.
- प्रिया Priyaठीक आहे, मी प्रयत्न करते.Thik ahe, mi prayatna karte.Okay, I will try.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries शांत, CC BY-SA 4.0.
