stoppa
The English phrase "stop" is translated into Icelandic as stoppa.
The verb stoppa means to not continue, similar to the English verbs cease or desist.
Meaning: not to continue (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form is stoppa. The third-person singular present tense is stoppar, while the third-person singular past tense is stoppaði. When giving commands, the imperative form changes based on who you are addressing: use stoppaðu for a single person in an informal context and use stoppið for multiple people or as a polite singular command.
Did you know?
- Despite the Icelandic preference for native verbs, Icelandic traffic signs use the word stop rather than the Icelandic verb stoppa.
- The word stoppa can be used to describe plugging a hole or sealing a leak.
- While stoppa is common, Icelanders often use stöðva when referring to stopping a process or a machine. The latter implies bringing something to a standstill rather than just pausing an action.
Examples in context
- Ekkert mun stoppa hann.Nothing will stop him.This sentence shows how to use stoppa in a future-leaning context.Tatoeba #4514914 by lifind, translation #4514867 by Raizin
- Stoppaðu, eða ég skýt.Stop, or I'll shoot.This sentence shows the use of the imperative form stoppaðu.Tatoeba #1339314 by Swift, translation #246314 by CK
- Stundum ættum við að stoppa til að hugsa.Sometimes we should stop to think.This sentence demonstrates the use of the infinitive stoppa following another verb.Tatoeba #666950 by Swift, translation #9670116 by ravensfeather
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Example conversation
Katrín and Gunnar are arguing in the car.
- KatrínGeturðu vinsamlegast að stoppa?Can you please stop?
- GunnarAf hverju ætt ég að stoppa?Why should I stop?
- KatrínÞví ég þarf að fara út.Because I need to go out.
- GunnarÍ röðu, ég mun stoppa hérna.Alright, I will stop here.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
