hinto
The English word 'stop' translates to Tagalog as hinto.
The word is used to express the act of not continuing an action or motion.
Meaning: not to continue (verb)
Which one should you use?
The form Hinto na is used for a straightforward, informal way to say stop. In contrast, Tigilan mo na specifically means 'stop it' or 'stop doing that'. The form Tigil na po is the formal way to say stop.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb form huminto is used when the subject itself stops moving. However, if someone stops a specific object or action, the form hininto is used. 'Stopped (something)' is expressed as hininto.
Did you know?
- If you are asking a driver to stop a vehicle, you would more likely use the word Para instead of Hinto, as the former is the standard command for stopping transport.
- While hinto refers to a halt in motion, the word tigil is often used to mean 'stop' in a more permanent or decisive sense, such as quitting a habit.
- In the phrase Tigilan mo na, the word na acts as an intensifier that can imply a sense of impatience, making it sound like 'stop that right now'.
Examples in context
- Tigil na po! Hindi ito ligtas!Stop! It's not safe!
- Oo, tama ka. Tigil na.Yes, you're right. Let's stop.
- Tigilan mo na 'yan! Nakakainis!Stop doing that! It's annoying!
- Huminto ang sasakyan.The vehicle stopped.
Example conversation
Christina and Mark are walking and get lost.
- ChristinaMark, hinto muna tayo rito.Mark, let's stop here for a moment.
- MarkBakit? May problema ba?Why? Is there a problem?
- ChristinaNawawala tayo sa daan.We are lost.
- MarkSige, tingnan natin ang mapa.Okay, let's look at the map.
