припини це
prypyny tse
In Ukrainian, the phrase for "stop it" is припини це (prypyny tse).
This phrase is used as a command to tell someone to end an action that is annoying or unwanted.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb припини (stop/cease) and the demonstrative pronoun це (this/it).
Which one should you use?
While припини це focuses on the specific action of stopping, the single word Досить! is a common, punchy alternative used to mean "Enough!" or "That's enough!" when someone is being annoying.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use this command politely or when addressing more than one person, change the verb to the second-person plural form припиніть. You may also use the single verb Перестань to mean "Stop".
How do you pronounce it?
prypyny tse
Did you know?
- To express 'stop it' in a more slang or aggressive manner, some speakers use the word зав'язуй, which literally means 'tie it up' or 'finish it'.
- When using Досить! to mean 'Enough!', Ukrainians may accompany the word with a sharp downward gesture of the hand to visually signal a hard stop.
- The verb перестань can be used not only to stop an annoying action but also as a way to tell someone to stop crying or laughing, often functioning as a comforting phrase.
Examples in context
- Припини це зараз же.Stop it now.This sentence is useful for emphasizing the urgency of the command using припини це.Tatoeba #5954114 by deniko, translation #2250015 by CK
- Зупиніться, будь ласка. Ви порушуєте правила захисту конфіденційної інформації.Stop, please. You are violating the rules of confidential information protection.
- Прошу вас зупинитися з цими коментарями.I ask you to stop with these comments.
- Зупиняйся, братику, ти починаєш шкодити собі.Stop it, bro, you're starting to harm yourself.
- Перестань втручатися в мої справи!Stop interfering in my affairs!
- Припини це негайно.Prypyny tse nehayno.Stop it immediately.
- Будь ласка, припини це.Bud' laska, prypyny tse.Please, stop it.
Example conversation
Oleksandr is making an annoying sound while Maria is trying to read.
- Марія MariiaОлександре, припини це, будь ласка.Oleksandre, prypyny tse, bud laska.Oleksandr, stop it, please.
- Олександр OleksandrВибач, я не помітив.Vybach, ya ne pomytyv.Sorry, I didn't notice.
- Марія MariiaЯ намагаюся читати книгу.Ya namahayusya chytaty knyhu.I am trying to read a book.
- Олександр OleksandrДобре, я більше не буду.Dobre, ya bilshe ne budu.Okay, I won't do it anymore.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
