நிறுத்து
niṟuttu/nɪrʊt̪ːɯ/
To stop in Tamil is to say நிறுத்து (niṟuttu).
நிறுத்து is a verb meaning to not continue an action or a state, similar to the English words cease or desist.
Meaning: not to continue (verb)
Which one should you use?
நிறுத்து is the verb form used to command or request an action to cease. In contrast, தடை is a noun referring to a physical obstruction or a barrier that causes a stop. Additionally, நிறுத்தம் is a noun used to denote a scheduled stop, such as a bus stop or a pause in an activity.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The imperative form நிறுத்து is used in casual or informal settings. If you are addressing elders or strangers, you should use the polite or formal version நிறுத்துங்கள். To express the negative imperative 'don't stop' informally, use நிறுத்தாதே.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /nɪrʊt̪ːɯ/.
Did you know?
- The word நிறுத்தம் for 'stop' is used for bus stops, but in a spiritual context, it can describe the cessation of the cycle of birth and death.
- The word நிறுத்து is a causative form of the root நில், which means 'to stand'. In the Tamil mindset, stopping something is conceptually framed as making it stand still.
- In Tamil culture, using the informal நிறுத்து with a stranger or an elder is not just a grammar mistake but can be perceived as a serious sign of disrespect or aggression.
Examples in context
- நிறுத்து!Stop!This example shows how to use the command நிறுத்து.Tatoeba #11036642 by DriedGrapes31, translation #448320 by CM
- வேலையை நிறுத்து.vēlaiyai niruttu.Stop the work.
Example conversation
Priya asks Santhosh to stop playing loud music.
- சந்தோஷ் Santhoshஇசை நன்றாக இருக்கிறதா?isai nandraaga irukkirathaa?Is the music good?
- பிரியா Priyaஇல்லை, சத்தத்தை நிறுத்து, சந்தோஷ்.illai, sathathai niruttu, santhosh.No, stop the noise, Santhosh.
- சந்தோஷ் Santhoshசரி, நான் நிறுத்திவிடுகிறேன்.sari, naan niruthividugiren.Okay, I will stop it.
- பிரியா Priyaமிக்க நன்றி.mikka nandri.Thank you very much.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry நிறுத்து, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries நிறுத்து, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
