stopp
The English word "stop" is translated into Norwegian as stopp.
stopp is a straightforward way to say "stop" in Norwegian.
Meaning: not to continue (verb)
Which one should you use?
While stopp is the command, it can also function as a noun meaning "a stop" or "a halt".
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb follows several forms: the infinitive is stoppe, the present tense is stopper and the past tense is stoppet. The word stopp itself is used as the imperative form for a command.
When do people say it?
If you are being teased playfully, you might say Slutt! to ask someone to stop.
Did you know?
- The Norwegian word stopp is a loanword from the German 'stoppen' or Dutch 'stoppen'.
- While stoppe means to cease motion, the related word stoppe also describes the act of darning a sock or repairing a hole in fabric.
- If a Norwegian tells you stopp i tide, they are not just telling you to stop on time, but are warning you to quit something before it leads to a disaster.
Examples in context
- Ikke la det stoppe deg.Don't let it stop you.This sentence shows how to use stopp in a negative command.Tatoeba #2935374 by eirik174, translation #2275245 by CK
- Du kan ikke stoppe oss.You can't stop us.This sentence uses stopp to express inability to stop someone.Tatoeba #3551460 by danieljtah, translation #3330918 by CK
- Hun kan ikke stoppe ham.She cannot stop him.This sentence demonstrates using stopp in the context of a person being unable to stop another.Tatoeba #2927204 by eirik174, translation #1647909 by Spamster
- 25 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nora and Magnus are arguing during a game.
- NoraVær så snill, kan du stopp!Please, can you stop!
- MagnusHvorfor skal jeg stopp?Why should I stop?
- NoraDu jukser i spillet, Magnus.You are cheating in the game, Magnus.
- MagnusOk, jeg skal stopp nå.Ok, I will stop now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries stopp, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
