Bedeutung
Describing a boy who is calm.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Being 'shanto' is often considered the highest virtue for a child. It is linked to the concept of 'Lokkhyee' (being like the goddess of prosperity). In schools, 'shanto' is the standard adjective in report cards for students who are attentive and non-disruptive. There is a growing trend where 'shanto' is seen as 'too passive' in the competitive job market, leading to a shift in how parents value the trait. Many protagonists in Bengali literature are 'shanto'—thinkers and observers rather than men of action.
The 'Good Boy' shortcut
If you forget the word for 'well-behaved', 'shanto' is your safest bet for any male child.
Gender Check
Never use 'chhele' for a girl. Use 'meye' (শান্ত মেয়ে).
Bedeutung
Describing a boy who is calm.
The 'Good Boy' shortcut
If you forget the word for 'well-behaved', 'shanto' is your safest bet for any male child.
Gender Check
Never use 'chhele' for a girl. Use 'meye' (শান্ত মেয়ে).
Emphasis
Add 'একদম' (ekdom - completely) before 'shanto' to describe a child who is exceptionally quiet.
Complimenting Parents
Calling someone's son a 'shanto chhele' is one of the best compliments you can give a Bengali parent.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct adjective for 'calm'.
আমার ভাই খুব _______ ছেলে।
'শান্ত' (Shanto) is the adjective form needed to describe the boy.
Which sentence is the most natural way to praise a well-behaved boy?
Choose the best option:
Option A is the standard collocation for a well-behaved boy.
Match the Bengali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common descriptors for children's behavior.
Complete the dialogue.
মা: তোমার বন্ধু কেমন? আমি: ও খুব _______ ছেলে, একদম ঝগড়া করে না।
The context 'doesn't fight' (ঝগড়া করে না) implies he is 'shanto'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Shanto vs. Dushtu
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenআমার ভাই খুব _______ ছেলে।
'শান্ত' (Shanto) is the adjective form needed to describe the boy.
Choose the best option:
Option A is the standard collocation for a well-behaved boy.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are common descriptors for children's behavior.
মা: তোমার বন্ধু কেমন? আমি: ও খুব _______ ছেলে, একদম ঝগড়া করে না।
The context 'doesn't fight' (ঝগড়া করে না) implies he is 'shanto'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but it implies he is very gentle, perhaps even a bit shy or introverted. It can sound slightly patronizing depending on the tone.
Not exactly. 'Silent' is 'nireb' or 'chup'. 'Shanto' is 'calm' or 'peaceful'. A 'shanto chhele' might talk, but he won't shout or be aggressive.
The most common opposite is 'dushtu chhele' (naughty boy).
It is neutral. You can use it in a book, a speech, or a casual chat with a friend.
In some modern contexts, yes, peers might use it sarcastically to mean someone lacks excitement.
You say 'shanto chhelera' (শান্ত ছেলেরা).
Yes, it's very common to describe a male dog or cat as a 'shanto chhele'.
Yes! 'Shanto weather' means calm, pleasant weather.
It's a more emphatic version meaning 'calm and well-mannered'.
Yes, to describe your temperament as steady and focused.
Verwandte Redewendungen
দুষ্টু ছেলে
contrastNaughty boy
শান্তশিষ্ট
specialized formCalm and disciplined
লক্ষ্মী ছেলে
similarGood/Blessed boy
ভদ্র ছেলে
similarPolite/Gentlemanly boy
ঠাণ্ডা মাথার ছেলে
builds onCool-headed boy
