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How do you say "to stop" in German?
stoppen
In German, "to stop" is stoppen.
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Pronunciation
STOP-en. English 'stop' with a German ending, stress on first syllable.
Grammar notes
Regular weak verb. Past tense: stoppte, past participle: gestoppt. Takes the accusative object.
Example sentence
Der Auto stoppen vor dem Licht.
The car stops before the light.
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How to remember stoppen
This is a loanword from English, so it sounds familiar. German speakers borrowed 'stop' directly.
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Questions about stoppen
How do you say "to stop" in German?
In German, "to stop" is stoppen. It is a noun.
How is stoppen written in German?
stoppen is written using the standard German script.
How is stoppen used in a sentence?
Use stoppen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Auto stoppen vor dem Licht. (The car stops before the light.).
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