🇲🇲 Burmese phrases

How to Say "Stop" in Burmese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ရပ်
"Stop" in Burmese · say it like yat

The most natural way to say "Stop" in Burmese is ရပ်. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

ရပ်တန့်
more formal or emphatic way to say stop
ရပ်ပါ
polite request to stop

When to use it

Use this word when you want someone to stop doing something. It can be used in both casual and formal situations. It is a direct command, so be mindful of your tone when using it.

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Examples in Burmese

BurmeseEnglish
ရပ်ပါ၊ ငါတို့ စကားပြောနေချိန်ပါ။Stop, we are talking.
သူက ရပ်လိုက်တယ်။He stopped.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'ရပ်' with 'ရပ်တန့်', thinking they are interchangeable, but 'ရပ်' is more casual.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ရပ်, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Burmese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

How do I say 'stop' in a polite way?

You can say 'ရပ်ပါ' to make it more polite.

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