ઊભા રહો
ubha raho
To say stop in Gujarati, use ઊભા રહો (ubha raho).
ઊભા રહો is used when telling someone to stop moving or to remain in a standing position, rather than stopping a process or a machine.
Meaning: not to continue (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ઊભા રહો literally translates to stay standing or remain standing.
Which one should you use?
While ઊભા રહો is used for people to stop moving or stay standing, the word થમો carries a similar meaning to halt in English.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ઊભા રહો is the polite or formal way to command someone to stop or stay standing. The word થમો is a formal way to say stop.
How do you pronounce it?
ubha raho
Did you know?
- While ઊભા રહો refers to physical movement, the concept of 'stopping' a conversation or a task is often expressed using the word બંધ (bandh), which also means 'closed' or 'shut'.
- The formal version થમો sounds quite authoritative and is most commonly heard in public announcements, such as at a railway station, rather than in casual conversation.
- The word ઊભા in the phrase ઊભા રહો is actually the plural or respectful form of the word for 'standing'. Using it makes you sound much more polite than if you used the singular form.
Examples in context
- કૃપયા રોકો.Please stop.
- થમો, કૃપયા થમો.Stop, please stop.
- રોકો, હું સારાંશ આપી રહ્યો છું.Stop, I am summarizing.
Example conversation
Aryan and Niya are walking and Aryan sees something interesting.
- આર્યન Aryanનિયા, અહીં ઊભા રહો!Niyā, ahī̃ ūbhā raho!Niya, stop here!
- નિયા Niyaશું થયું, આર્યન?Shū thayu, Āryan?What happened, Aryan?
- આર્યન Aryanપેલી પક્ષી જુઓ.Pelī pakshī juo.Look at that bird.
- નિયા Niyaહા, તે ખૂબ સુંદર છે.Hā, te khūb sundar che.Yes, it is very beautiful.
