Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| शांति | śānti | /ʃɑːn.t̪iː/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
| मौनता | mauntā | ||
| सन्नाटा | sannāṭā | /sən.nɑː.ʈɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| ख़ामोशी | xāmośī | /xɑː.moː.ʃiː/ (Hindi, Standard) /kʰɑː.moː.ʃiː/ (Hindi, Standard) |
feminine |
| चुप्पी | cuppī | /t͡ʃʊp.piː/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
Hindi has many words for silence. You might use a word that describes a lack of environmental sound, the quietness of a person or a state of spiritual peace and tranquility. While some terms describe a physical absence of noise, others describe a person's refusal to speak or a sense of calm.
Which one should you use?
The terms differ based on what kind of silence you mean. शांति implies a sense of peace or tranquility, whereas other terms focus more on the physical absence of sound. चुप्पी refers specifically to a person's silence or refusal to speak, rather than the absence of environmental noise. For a purely formal or literary description of a state of being quiet, मौन may be used.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
शांति and ख़ामोशी are feminine nouns. सन्नाटा is a masculine noun. चुप्पी is also a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
śānti (IPA: /ʃɑːn.t̪iː/)
Did you know?
- The term मौन is frequently used in the context of 'Mauna Vrat', a spiritual practice of intentional silence used in Hinduism and Jainism for purification.
- The word ख़ामोशी comes from Persian, while शांति originates from Sanskrit. This reflects how Hindi blends a local Indo-Aryan heritage with a rich history of Persian cultural influence.
- The word शांति is not just a noun for silence but is also used as a common name and a greeting wishing for peace.
Examples in context
- शांति है।There is silence.This sentence shows how to express the existence of silence using शांति.Tatoeba #3617210 by sabretou, translation #2252618 by CK
- चलो हम साथ में इस चुप्पी के पल का आनंद लें।Let's enjoy this moment of silence together.
- यहाँ बहुत शांति है।yahāṃ bahut śānti hai.There is a lot of silence here.
- उस कमरे में अब शांति है।us kamre meṃ ab śānti hai.There is silence in that room now.
Example conversation
Neha and Aditya are sitting in a quiet park.
- नेहा Nehaआदित्य, इस पार्क में बहुत शांति है।Āditya, is pārk meṃ bahut śānti hai.Aditya, there is a lot of silence in this park.
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ, नेहा, मुझे यह पसंद है।hāṃ, Nehā, mujhe yah pasand hai.Yes, Neha, I like it.
- नेहा Nehaक्या तुम्हें शांति अच्छी लगती है?kyā tumheṃ śānti achchī lagtī hai?Do you like the silence?
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ, मुझे शांति बहुत पसंद है।hāṃ, mujhe śānti bahut pasand hai.Yes, I like silence very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “silence” translations and entries शांति, सन्नाटा, ख़ामोशी, चुप्पी, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ख़ामोशी, चुप्पी, शांति, सन्नाटा, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
