English–German
“stop” in German
How to say “stop” in German
“Stop” in German is Halt.
Motion is brought to rest at a point, or stability is maintained through a dependable source of support.
Example sentences with Halt
Auf der Autobahn legten wegen eines Unfalls alle Fahrzeuge einen Halt ein.
Because of an accident, all vehicles came to a stop on the motorway.
Tips for using Halt
- In 'Der Bus macht hier Halt', Halt is a noun in a fixed expression, not an English-style verb used directly.
Other German words for “stop”
Der Bus hält an.
The bus is stopping.
Sie hielt plötzlich inne.
She suddenly stopped.
Es gab mehrere Stopps auf der Strecke.
There were several stops along the route.
Ich stoppe das Auto.
I stop the car.
Die Polizei unterbindet die Versammlung.
The police are stopping the gathering.
Ich höre jetzt mit dem Rauchen auf.
I'm quitting smoking now.