VERB

stoppen/ˈʃtɔpn̩/to stop; to halt; to block

stoppen is a German verb that means to stop, to halt, or to block. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɔpn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stoppte" and the past participle is "gestoppt".

Definitions

1.to bring something to a stop or to make something stop(motion/activities)

a.to bring something to a standstill

Der Busfahrer musste plötzlich stoppen.The bus driver had to stop suddenly.

2.to prevent something from continuing(ongoing processes/events)

a.to halt a process or event

Die Polizei konnte den Dieb rechtzeitig stoppen.The police were able to stop the thief in time.

Conjugation

Infinitivestoppen
Present (ich)stoppe
Present (du)stoppst
Present (er/sie/es)stoppt
Preterite (ich)stoppte
Participle IIgestoppt
Konjunktiv II (ich)stoppte
Imperative (singular)stopp
Imperative (plural)stoppt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "stoppen" mean in English?
"stoppen" means to stop, to halt, or to block. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "stoppen"?
"stoppen" is pronounced /ˈʃtɔpn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "stoppen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "stoppen" is "gestoppt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "stoppen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "stoppen" becomes "stoppte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "stoppen"?
"stoppen" is a verb in German.

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