verb

stoppa

put · mend · stop

Att få något att sluta röra sig eller att hindra något från att fortsätta.

The Swedish word "stoppa" translates to "to stop" or "to plug" in English. It can refer to halting something, such as a motion or action, as well as inserting or plugging an object into a space, like stopping a hole or sealing something.

Usage Examples:

To Stop: "Stoppa bilarna!" (Stop the cars!)
To Plug: "Han ska stoppa flaskan i väskan." (He will plug/bottle the bottle in the bag.)

Similar Words:

Stanna: This means "to stay" or "to remain" and is used more for the concept of staying in place rather than stopping motion.
- Example: “Stanna här!” (Stay here!)
Bromsa: This translates to "to brake" and is specifically related to stopping vehicles or decreasing speed.
- Example: "Bromsa bilen." (Brake the car.)

Differences:

Stoppa can imply both stopping an action or plugging something, making it more versatile in comparison to "stanna," which is solely about remaining stationary, and "bromsa," which is specifically about controlling speed in a physical context.