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Shaant in English: Calm (शांत)

Calm

Hindi (Devanagari)

शांत

Hindi (English letters)

shaant

Say it: kahmadjective

शांत (shaant) can be expressed as “Calm” in English. For example: “Don't panic — stay calm.”

“shaant” kehna ho, to English mein “Calm” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.

Exam nerves

Don't panic — stay calm.

घबराइए मत, शांत रहिए।

ghabraaiye mat, shaant rahiye.

How to pronounce “Calm”

Say it in English

kahm

This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.

Calm: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
Calm

शांत

shaant

The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below.
Don't panic — stay calm.

घबराइए मत, शांत रहिए।

ghabraaiye mat, shaant rahiye.

Exam nerves

Exam nerves
The library is very calm.

पुस्तकालय बहुत शांत है।

pustakaalay bahut shaant hai.

Library vibe

Library vibe

Use “Calm” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.

“Calm” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.

How to use “Calm” in English sentences

  1. 1. Exam nerves

    Don't panic — stay calm.

    घबराइए मत, शांत रहिए।

    ghabraaiye mat, shaant rahiye.

  2. 2. Library vibe

    The library is very calm.

    पुस्तकालय बहुत शांत है।

    pustakaalay bahut shaant hai.

  3. 3. After an argument

    After a while they calmed down.

    थोड़ी देर बाद वो शांत हो गए।

    thodi der baad vo shaant ho gaye.

Common mistakes with “Calm”

Instead of

Don't to panic — stay calm.

Say this

Don't panic — stay calm.

Use the base verb after don't, doesn't or didn't. To does not belong between the helping verb and the main verb here.

Instead of

The library are very calm.

Say this

The library is very calm.

Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.

Finding a quiet cafe corner

Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.

  1. Partner

    There's a somewhat calm corner here.

    Show Hindi meaning

    यहाँ थोड़ा शांत कोना है।

    yahaan thoda shaant kona hai.

  2. You

    Perfect — I needed a calm place.

    Show Hindi meaning

    परफेक्ट — मुझे शांत जगह चाहिए थी।

    perfect — mujhe shaant jagah chahiye thi.

  3. Partner

    Shall I order tea? Please sit calmly.

    Show Hindi meaning

    चाय मँगवाऊँ? आप शांत बैठिए।

    chaay mangvaaun? aap shaant baithiye.

  4. You

    Yes — my mind feels calm now.

    Show Hindi meaning

    हाँ, अब मन शांत लग रहा है।

    haan, ab man shaant lag raha hai.

Your turn: use “Calm”

Say this in English: पुस्तकालय बहुत शांत है। (pustakaalay bahut shaant hai.)

Reveal sample answer

The library is very calm.

पुस्तकालय बहुत शांत है।

pustakaalay bahut shaant hai.

Compare your word order with “The library is very calm.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “Calm” in English

Shaant ko English mein kya kehte hain?

शांत (shaant) can be expressed as “Calm” in English. For example: “Don't panic — stay calm.”

What does “Calm” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “Calm” means शांत (shaant). The sentence “Don't panic — stay calm.” shows it in context.

How do I use “Calm” in a sentence?

The library is very calm. Hindi meaning: पुस्तकालय बहुत शांत है। (pustakaalay bahut shaant hai.). Use “Calm” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.

What should I watch for when using “Calm”?

“Calm” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.

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