aros
/ˈarɔs/
The Welsh word for 'stop' is aros.
aros is used to mean not to continue.
Meaning: not to continue (verb)
Which one should you use?
While aros can mean to stop moving, the loanword stopio is more commonly used for the act of ceasing an activity or a process.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈarɔs/
Did you know?
- The word aros is a linguistic relative of the English word 'was', both originating from the same ancient root meaning 'to spend the night'.
- In Welsh, the concept of 'stopping' can overlap with 'waiting', as aros can be used in contexts where an English speaker would say 'to wait'.
Examples in context
- Peidiwch â pharatoi mewn ffordd annaturiolStop preparing in an unnatural way
Example conversation
Sian and Rhys are walking in the park.
- SianAros yma am eiliad, Rhys.Stop here for a second, Rhys.
- RhysBeth sy'n hapno, Sian?What is happening, Sian?
- SianEdrychwch ar y ci bach hwn!Look at this little dog!
- RhysO, mae e'n rhywyngedig iawn.Oh, he is very cute.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry aros, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aros, CC BY-SA 4.0.
