ایست
ist/ˈʔeːst/
The English word stop can be translated into Dari as ایست (ist).
ایست is used to indicate that one should not continue a movement or an action. It is the standard term found on road signage to signify a 'STOP' sign. While ایست is the base form, the infinitive meaning 'to stop' or 'to stand' is ایستادن.
Meaning: not to continue (verb)
Which one should you use?
The word ایست is used for signage and general commands, while the related noun ایستگاه refers specifically to a place to get on or off mass transport, such as a station or stop. To express the action of stopping or standing in its infinitive form, use ایستادن.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The polite or plural imperative form of ایست is ایستید.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈʔeːst/ (ist).
Did you know?
- While ایست is used on road signs, a driver who ignores it may be told they are بی‌ادب, which means 'without manners' or 'impolite'.
- The plural form ایستید is not just for groups, but is essential when speaking to a stranger or a superior to show respect.
- In spoken Dari, the imperative ایست can sound very abrupt. To soften the command, speakers often add the word لطفاً meaning 'please' to avoid appearing aggressive.
Examples in context
- وقتی تام مقابل تابلوی ایست ایستاد، موتورش واماند.When Tom stopped for a stop sign, his engine stalled.This sentence shows the use of ایست in the context of a stop sign.Tatoeba #1044491 by armandaneshjoo, translation #1042409 by CK
- ایستگاه اتوبوس کجاست؟Where is the bus stop?This sentence demonstrates the use of the related word ایستگاه.Tatoeba #509797 by davood, translation #620691 by Eldad
- لطفاً اینجا ایست کنید.Lotfan inja ist konid.Please stop here.
Example conversation
Ahmad and Zeinab are walking and Ahmad sees something interesting.
- احمد Ahmadزینب، یک لحظه ایست!Zeinab, yak lahza ist!Zeinab, stop for a moment!
- زینب Zaynabچه شده، احمد؟che shuda, Ahmad?What happened, Ahmad?
- احمد Ahmadآن گربه را ببین.an gorba ra bebin.Look at that cat.
- زینب Zaynabواقعاً بامزه است.waqean bamazah ast.It is really cute.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ایست, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
