σταμάτα
stamata
The English phrase stop is translated into Greek as σταμάτα (stamata).
The verb is used to command someone not to continue an action. To say 'stop doing something', you use the pattern σταμάτα να followed by a verb in the subjunctive mood.
Meaning: not to continue (verb)
Which one should you use?
The form σταμάτα is the singular imperative used for one person. If you are addressing a group or want to use the polite second-person form, you use σταμάτατε. The form Σταματήστε is also used for addressing a group or in formal situations.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular imperative σταμάτα is used for a single person in informal settings. For more than one person or to be polite, use the plural/polite form σταμάτατε or the formal Σταματήστε.
How do you pronounce it?
stamata
Did you know?
- When someone tells an unbelievable story, a Greek speaker might use σταμάτα as an exclamation of disbelief, much like saying 'stop it!' or 'no way!' in English.
- When gesturing to someone to σταμάτα, Greeks may use a sharp, outward palm motion that can be perceived as much more confrontational than the English 'stop' sign.
- The root of σταμάτα is related to the word for 'station' or 'standing', reflecting a physical state of remaining still rather than just the act of ceasing.
Examples in context
- Σταμάτα να με κοιτάς.Stop looking at me.This sentence is useful for telling someone to stop looking at you using σταμάτα.Tatoeba #4357330 by Tensai, translation #3573712 by CK
- Σταμάτα να με χτυπάς!Stop hitting me!This sentence is useful for telling someone to stop hitting you using σταμάτα.Tatoeba #8310167 by Inego, translation #1908468 by Spamster
- Σταμάτα να με κρίνεις.Stop criticizing me.This sentence is useful for telling someone to stop criticizing you using σταμάτα.Tatoeba #7774409 by eypros, translation #7774282 by CK
- Σταματήστε την κίνηση, παρακαλώ.Stop the traffic, please.
- Σταματήστε αμέσως το όχημα!Stop the vehicle immediately!
- Σταμάτα να κάνεις θόρυβο!Stop making noise!
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Example conversation
A man is driving too fast and a woman tells him to slow down.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΔημήτρη, σταμάτα το αυτοκίνητο τώρα!Dimítri, stamáta to aftokínot tóra!Dimitris, stop the car now!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΓιατί, Κυριακή. Πηγαίνω αργά.Yatí, Kyriakí? Pigáno argá.Why, Kyriaki? I am going slowly.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕίναι πολύ επικίνδυνο.Íne polý epikýdyno.It is very dangerous.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕντάξει, θα σταματήσω.Entáxei, tha stamatíso.Okay, I will stop.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
