shanti
Shanti (noun) means Peace or inner tranquility, as understood in Hindu and Buddhist thought. Example: “The yoga teacher spoke of finding shanti through steady breathing.”
How to use shanti
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Sanskrit word for peace, used both as a noun and as a chanted blessing.
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Etymology
From Sanskrit शान्ति (śānti), "calmness, peace, tranquility," from a root meaning to be calm or satisfied.
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What does “shanti” mean?
The word “shanti” means peace or inner tranquility, as understood in Hindu and Buddhist thought. In plain terms, a Sanskrit word for peace, used both as a noun and as a chanted blessing.
How do you pronounce “shanti”?
“Shanti” is pronounced shahn-tee (/ʃɑnti/ in IPA).
How do you use “shanti” in a sentence?
Here is “shanti” used in a sentence: “The yoga teacher spoke of finding shanti through steady breathing.”
What part of speech is “shanti”?
Depending on how it is used, “shanti” can be a noun and an intj.
Where does the word “shanti” come from?
The word “shanti” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit शान्ति (śānti), "calmness, peace, tranquility," from a root meaning to be calm or satisfied.
How many meanings does “shanti” have?
“Shanti” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: peace or inner tranquility, as understood in Hindu and Buddhist thought.
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