stoppen
stop
Etwas anhalten oder beenden, sodass es nicht weitergeht.
The German word "stoppen" translates to "to stop" in English. This verb simply implies bringing an activity or movement to an end. Usage extends to contexts ranging from stopping a vehicle to ceasing activities.
Similar German words include "anhalten" (to stop or hold), and "abbrechen" (to cancel or break off). The differences lie in the nuances; "anhalten" often refers specifically to halting vehicles or a continuous process, while "abbrechen" emphasizes termination or abrupt ending of an ongoing task or project rather than simply stopping a motion.
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Examples
Er muss an der Kreuzung stoppen.verb
He has to stop at the intersection.
Wir stoppen hier, um eine Pause zu machen.verb
We stop here to take a break.
Das Auto stoppt an der Ampel.verb
The car stops at the traffic light.
Gestern stoppten die Menschen kurz vor der Brücke.verb
Yesterday the people stopped briefly before the bridge.
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