stoppen
to stop
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈstɔ.pən/
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Cultural Note
'Stoppen met' + verb means 'to quit doing something.' The NS (Dutch Railways) distinguishes between 'stoptrein' (stops at every station) and 'intercity' (express). 'Stoppen' can also mean 'to put/insert' — 'stop het in je zak' (put it in your pocket).
📝 Example Sentences
Stop! Je mag hier niet fietsen.
Stop! You're not allowed to cycle here.
Hij is gestopt met roken.
He stopped smoking.
De trein stopt op elk station.
The train stops at every station.