Stop in Tagalog

“Stop” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “tigil” or “hinto”, depending on the context. These words are used to indicate the cessation of movement, action, or activity. Let’s explore the deeper meanings and usage of this essential word below.

[Words] = Stop

[Definition]:

• Stop /stɑːp/
• Verb 1: To cease moving, operating, or happening.
• Verb 2: To prevent something from happening or continuing.
• Noun 1: A cessation of movement or operation.
• Noun 2: A place where a bus, train, or other vehicle stops to pick up or drop off passengers.

[Synonyms] = Tigil, Hinto, Tumigil, Huminto, Para, Humpay, Tigilan, Ihinto

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Please stop talking during the movie so others can enjoy it.
• Ex1_PH: Mangyaring tumigil sa pagsasalita habang nanonood ng pelikula para makapagtamasa ang iba.
• Ex2_EN: The bus will stop at the next corner to pick up passengers.
• Ex2_PH: Ang bus ay hihinto sa susunod na kanto upang sumakay ang mga pasahero.
• Ex3_EN: We need to stop this behavior before it becomes a habit.
• Ex3_PH: Kailangan nating tigilan ang ugaling ito bago ito maging ugali.
• Ex4_EN: The rain will stop soon according to the weather forecast.
• Ex4_PH: Ang ulan ay titigil na mamaya ayon sa ulat ng panahon.
• Ex5_EN: Can you stop by the store on your way home?
• Ex5_PH: Maaari ka bang huminto sa tindahan sa iyong pauwi?