B1 Expression ニュートラル

शांत राहा.

शत रह 2

Stay calm.

意味

Asking someone to remain quiet or composed.

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文化的背景

The concept of 'Shanti' is central to the Bhakti movement in Maharashtra. Staying 'Shanta' is seen as a sign of a highly evolved soul. The phrase 'Shantata!' (Silence!) is iconic in Marathi theatre, often used to command the audience's attention or as a dramatic device. In traditional households, children are taught to be 'Shanta' in front of guests as a sign of good upbringing (Sanskar). In the chaotic Mumbai local trains, 'Shanta raha' is often shouted by commuters to prevent fights during peak hours.

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Politeness Hack

Add 'Krupaya' (Please) before 'Shanta raha' to make it sound much more professional.

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Tone Matters

If you say it too loudly, you are violating the very command you are giving!

意味

Asking someone to remain quiet or composed.

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Politeness Hack

Add 'Krupaya' (Please) before 'Shanta raha' to make it sound much more professional.

⚠️

Tone Matters

If you say it too loudly, you are violating the very command you are giving!

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The 'h' sound

Ensure you pronounce the 'h' in 'Raha' clearly; otherwise, it might sound like 'Raa' (which is meaningless).

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Body Language

Often accompanied by a single finger to the lips or a calming hand gesture.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Rāhāne'.

मुलांनो, वर्गात शांत ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: राहा

Since the subject is 'Mulaanno' (Children - plural), the plural imperative 'Rāhā' is required.

Which phrase is most appropriate for a library?

वाचनालयात काय म्हणावे?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: शांत राहा.

'Shanta raha' is the most polite and standard way to request silence in a public space.

Match the phrase variation to the situation.

1. भांडण सुरू असताना, 2. मंदिरात, 3. मित्राला रागात असताना.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

'Shanta raha' for general conflict, 'Moun pala' for religious silence, and 'Thand ghe' for a friend.

Complete the dialogue.

A: मला खूप टेन्शन आलंय! B: अरे, ______ आणि दीर्घ श्वास घे.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: शांत राहा

In a stressful situation, 'Shanta raha' (stay calm) is the logical advice.

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Formality Scale

Informal
Gappa bas Shut up
Neutral
Shanta raha Stay quiet/calm
Formal
Sanyam rakha Maintain restraint

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Rāhāne'. Fill Blank A2

मुलांनो, वर्गात शांत ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: राहा

Since the subject is 'Mulaanno' (Children - plural), the plural imperative 'Rāhā' is required.

Which phrase is most appropriate for a library? Choose B1

वाचनालयात काय म्हणावे?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: शांत राहा.

'Shanta raha' is the most polite and standard way to request silence in a public space.

Match the phrase variation to the situation. situation_matching B1

1. भांडण सुरू असताना, 2. मंदिरात, 3. मित्राला रागात असताना.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

'Shanta raha' for general conflict, 'Moun pala' for religious silence, and 'Thand ghe' for a friend.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: मला खूप टेन्शन आलंय! B: अरे, ______ आणि दीर्घ श्वास घे.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: शांत राहा

In a stressful situation, 'Shanta raha' (stay calm) is the logical advice.

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よくある質問

14 問

No, it is generally neutral to polite. However, like 'Be quiet' in English, it depends on your tone.

It's risky. It's better to say 'Sanyam rakha' if they are angry, or just stay quiet yourself.

'Shant' is the base adjective, but in the phrase, it's often pronounced 'Shanta' with a neutral schwa at the end.

You can say 'Shant rah' (informal) or 'Gappa bas' (more common for kids).

Yes, 'Thand ghe' (Take it cold) is the most common slang for 'Chill out.'

No, it also means 'don't panic' or 'keep your emotions in check.'

It is written as शांत राहा.

'Gondhal kara' (Make a mess/noise) or 'Bola' (Speak).

Yes, very frequently in courtroom dramas or emotional scenes.

Yes, 'He thikan shant ahe' means 'This place is quiet.'

'Shantata' is the noun form, meaning 'silence' or 'peace.'

Yes, it's a traditional female name in Maharashtra.

Yes, in a sentence like 'Please remain calm until we find a solution.'

It comes from the root 'Rahane' (to stay). The 'h' is a characteristic of Marathi verb conjugation.

関連フレーズ

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गप्प बसा

synonym

Shut up / Sit quietly

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संयम राखा

specialized form

Maintain restraint

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मौन पाळा

formal

Observe silence

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थंड घे

slang

Chill out

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शांतता राखा

similar

Maintain peace/silence

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