How to Say “Rest in Peace” in Tamil

ஆன்மா சாந்தியடையட்டும்
aanmaa saanthiyadaiyattum
The phrase "rest in peace" is translated into Tamil as ஆன்மா சாந்தியடையட்டும் (aanmaa saanthiyadaiyattum).
ஆன்மா சாந்தியடையட்டும் is used as a formal expression of condolence or a prayer for the deceased in Tamil-speaking contexts.
Meaning: blessing or expression of hope (verb)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of ஆன்மா (soul), சாந்தி (peace) and the verb அடையட்டும் (may it attain/reach).

How do you pronounce it?

aanmaa saanthiyadaiyattum

Did you know?

  • In Tamil culture, the concept of 'peace' in this context often refers to moksha, the liberation of the soul from the cycle of birth and death, rather than just a quiet sleep.
  • In traditional Tamil mourning customs, these spoken blessings are often accompanied by the lighting of a lamp to guide the ஆன்மா on its way.
  • The word ஆன்மா for 'soul' is a loanword from the Sanskrit word ātman, which is the root for the common English term 'Atman' used in yoga and philosophy.

Examples in context

  • அவரது ஆன்மா சாந்தியடையட்டும்.
    avarathu aanma saanthiyadayattum.
    May his soul rest in peace.
  • அவளது ஆன்மா சாந்தியடையட்டும்.
    avalathu aanma saanthiyadayattum.
    May her soul rest in peace.
  • அவர்களின் ஆன்மா சாந்தியடையட்டும்.
    avarkalin aanma saanthiyadayattum.
    May their souls rest in peace.

Example conversation

Kavitha and Karthik are at a memorial service.

  1. கவிதா Kavitha

    அவரது ஆன்மா சாந்தியடையட்டும், கார்த்திக்.
    avarathu aanma saanthiyadayattum, Karthik.
    May his soul rest in peace, Karthik.
  2. கார்த்திக் Karthik

    நிச்சயமாக, கவிதா.
    nichayamaga, Kavitha.
    Certainly, Kavitha.
  3. கவிதா Kavitha

    அவர் ஒரு நல்ல மனிதர்.
    avar oru nalla manithar.
    He was a good man.
  4. கார்த்திக் Karthik

    ஆம், அவரை நாங்கள் மறக்க மாட்டோம்.
    aam, avarai naangal marakka maattom.
    Yes, we will not forget him.

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