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प्रशांत
/prəˈʃɑːnt/
peaceful
गाँव में एक प्रशांत झील है जहाँ पक्षी चहचहाते रहते हैं।
There is a peaceful lake in the village where birds chirp.
literary
Free from disturbance or noise; calm and tranquil.
उसका मन सदैव प्रशांत रहता है।
His mind is always peaceful.
Often used to describe environments, states of mind, or atmospheres.
formal
A proper noun referring to a male given name.
प्रशांत एक अच्छा लड़का है।
Prashant is a good boy.
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'serene' or 'calm'.
Collocations
प्रशांत मनpeaceful mindप्रशांत वातावरणpeaceful environment
Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'प्रशांत' to describe serene environments or calm states of mind, not physical stillness (e.g., 'a peaceful lake' but not 'a peaceful rock').
Word Origin
Sanskrit 'प्रशान्त' (praśānta), from 'प्र' (pra, intensifier) + 'शम्' (śam, to calm).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts. In names, it is often spelled as 'Prashant'.
Word Breakdown
प्र
intensifier
prefixशांत
calm
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