Rest in peace Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɛst/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈpis
REST-in-PEES
ɹˈɛst/ /ˈɪn/ /pˈiːs
rest-IN-PEES
释义
A phrase used to express sympathy and respect when someone has died, wishing that the deceased person finds peace after death.
用法与细微差别
Very formal and respectful; commonly written as 'R.I.P.' on tombstones, obituaries, and social media posts. Not used in casual conversation about living people. Sometimes used ironically online, but primarily serious in meaning.
Spanish: descansa en pazPortuguese (BR): descanse em pazPortuguese (PT): descansa em pazChinese (Simplified): 安息Chinese (Traditional): 安息Hindi: शांतिपूर्वक विश्राम करेंArabic: ارقد في سلامBengali: চিরশান্তি লাভ করুক - আত্মার শান্তি কামনা করিRussian: покойся с миром - светлая памятьJapanese: 安らかに眠ってください - ご冥福をお祈りしますVietnamese: an nghỉ - yên nghỉKorean: 삼가 고인의 명복을 빕니다 - 편히 쉬세요Turkish: huzur içinde yatsın - mekanı cennet olsunUrdu: اللہ اسے جنت نصیب کرے - آرام سے سوئےIndonesian: beristirahat dengan tenang - semoga tenang di alam sana
例句
We say 'rest in peace' when someone we know has passed away.
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People write 'rest in peace' on gravestones.
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After hearing the sad news, he said, 'rest in peace.'
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Many friends posted 'rest in peace' on her social media page.
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He lived a long life—may he rest in peace.
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Sometimes people write 'rest in peace' online even for pets.
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