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Shaant ho jaao in English: Calm down (शांत हो जाओ)
Calm down
Hindi (Devanagari)
शांत हो जाओ
Hindi (English letters)
shaant ho jaao
शांत हो जाओ (shaant ho jaao) can be expressed as “Calm down” in English. For example: “Son, calm down.”
“shaant ho jaao” kehna ho, to English mein “Calm down” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Child crying
Son, calm down.
बेटा, शांत हो जाओ।
beta, shaant ho jaao.
How to pronounce “Calm down”
Say it in English
kahm down
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 down: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Calm down | शांत हो जाओ shaant ho jaao The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Son, calm down. | बेटा, शांत हो जाओ। beta, shaant ho jaao. Child crying | Child crying |
| Breathe — calm down. | साँस लो — शांत हो जाओ। saans lo — shaant ho jaao. Friend panicking | Friend panicking |
Use “Calm down” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
How to use “Calm down” in English sentences
1. Child crying
Son, calm down.
बेटा, शांत हो जाओ।
beta, shaant ho jaao.
2. Friend panicking
Breathe — calm down.
साँस लो — शांत हो जाओ।
saans lo — shaant ho jaao.
3. Argument rising
Enough now — calm down.
अब बस, शांत हो जाओ।
ab bas, shaant ho jaao.
Common mistakes with “Calm down”
Instead of
My heart are racing.
Say this
My heart is racing.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
mine heart is racing.
Say this
My heart is racing.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
A friend after bad news
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
My heart is racing.
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मेरा दिल तेज़ धड़क रहा है।
mera dil tez dhadak raha hai.
You
Look at me — calm down.
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देखो मुझमें — शांत हो जाओ।
dekho mujhmein — shaant ho jaao.
Partner
I'm trying.
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कोशिश कर रहा हूँ।
koshish kar raha hoon.
You
Yes, slowly — just calm down.
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हाँ, धीरे — बस शांत हो जाओ।
haan, dheere — bas shaant ho jaao.
Your turn: use “Calm down”
Say this in English: साँस लो — शांत हो जाओ। (saans lo — shaant ho jaao.)
Reveal sample answer
Breathe — calm down.
साँस लो — शांत हो जाओ।
saans lo — shaant ho jaao.
Compare your word order with “Breathe — calm down.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Calm down” in English
Shaant ho jaao ko English mein kya kehte hain?
शांत हो जाओ (shaant ho jaao) can be expressed as “Calm down” in English. For example: “Son, calm down.”
What does “Calm down” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Calm down” means शांत हो जाओ (shaant ho jaao). The sentence “Son, calm down.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Calm down” in a sentence?
Breathe — calm down. Hindi meaning: साँस लो — शांत हो जाओ। (saans lo — shaant ho jaao.). Use “Calm down” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “Calm down”?
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
