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shanto
calm, quiet, peaceful
What does শান্ত mean?
শান্ত (shanto) is a Bangla adjective that means calm, quiet, peaceful in English.
This adjective describes a person, animal, or environment that is calm, quiet, or peaceful. When used for children, it indicates that they are well-behaved, gentle, and calm rather than hyperactive. A common mistake is confusing it with চুপ (chup), which specifically means being silent or stopped from talking.
How do you say “calm” in Bangla?
Say শান্ত, pronounced shanto. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.
Example sentences
- গ্রামের পরিবেশ খুব শান্ত থাকে।gramer poribesh khub shanto thake.
The village environment is very peaceful.
- তুমি আজ এত শান্ত কেন?tumi aj eto shanto keno?
Why are you so quiet today?
- দয়া করে মন শান্ত রাখুন।doya kore mon shanto rakhun.
Please keep your mind calm.
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