VERB
stoppen/ˈʃtɔpn̩/to stop; to halt; to come to a stop
stoppen is a German verb that means to stop, to halt, or to come to a stop. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɔpn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stoppte" and the past participle is "gestoppt".
Definitions
1.to bring to a stop; to cause something to cease movement or progress(general action)
a.to stop someone or something (active)
Der Fahrer hat das Auto schnell gestoppt.—The driver stopped the car quickly.
b.to come to a halt (intransitive, less common)
Der Bus hat vor der Ampel gestoppt.—The bus stopped at the traffic light.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | stoppen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | stoppe |
| Present (du) | stoppst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | stoppt |
| Preterite (ich) | stoppte |
| Participle II | gestoppt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stoppte |
| Imperative (singular) | stopp |
| Imperative (plural) | stoppt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "stoppen" mean in English?
- "stoppen" means to stop, to halt, or to come to a stop. 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.
