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Chant Meaning for Kids

What Does Chant Mean?

Verb

  • To sing or say words in a rhythmic way, often repeating them.
  • To speak in a musical tone, often in a group.

Noun

  • A repeated phrase or song, often used in celebrations or rituals.
  • A rhythmic sound made by a group of people.

Chant — Full Explanation

A chant is a short song or phrase that people repeat together. It can be used to cheer for a team or to celebrate something special.

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sing song rhythm

Chant Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
जपना

japna

गाना (गाना)

gana

भजन (भजन)

bhajan

kannada
ಚಂತ (Chanta)

chanta

ಗೀತೆ (Geethe)

geethe

ನಾದ (Naada)

naada

bengali
মন্ত্র (mantra)

mantra

গান (gaan)

gaan

ছড়া (chhara)

chhara

spanish
cantar en español

kan-tar en es-pah-nyol

canción en español

kan-syon en es-pah-nyol

canto en español

kan-to en es-pah-nyol

Chant in Sentences

  • We chant to cheer for our team.
  • The teacher asked us to chant the alphabet.
  • At the parade, everyone started to chant.
  • I love to chant when I play sports.
  • Chanting can be a fun way to learn.

💬 Chant Chat: Listen In!

Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration

Kavya: "Didi, can we go to the Ganesh Chaturthi procession tonight?"

Didichant along with the others.": "Yes, Kavya, we can go, but first, let's practice the Ganesh mantra so we can

Kavya: "I love chanting, it makes me feel happy!"

Appachantspiritvoicessound.": "That's the, Kavya! When we together, it's like our become one big

Kavya: "Can we chant 'Ganapathi Bappa' really loud?"

Didi: "Of course, let's start now: 'Ganapathi Bappa...'"

Kavya: "I'm chanting with you, Didi!"

Appa: "We're all chanting together now!"

Frequently Asked Questions About Chant

What does 'chant' mean?
A chant is a simple song or a repeated phrase that people say or sing together.
How do you pronounce 'chant'?
You say 'chant' like this: chant (rhymes with 'plant').
What is the origin of the word 'chant'?
The word 'chant' comes from the Latin word 'cantare', which means 'to sing'.
What is the meaning of 'chant' in Hindi?
The word 'chant' in Hindi is 'जप' (Jap).

Facts & Quotes About Chant

Fact: Chanting can help you focus and feel calm. Many people chant during yoga or meditation!
Proverb: "Where there’s a chant, there’s a way." - This means that singing or chanting can help us find solutions.
Quote: "Music is the shorthand of emotion." - Leo Tolstoy