🇰🇭 Khmer phrases

How to Say "Stop" in Khmer

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ឈប់
"Stop" in Khmer · say it like chhup

The most natural way to say "Stop" in Khmer is ឈប់. 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

ឈប់សម្រាក
used when asking someone to take a break
ឈប់ឲ្យបាន
more emphatic, used in urgent situations

When to use it

You can use 'ឈប់' when you want someone to stop doing something. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations. Use it when giving instructions or when you need someone to pause their actions.

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
ឈប់ធ្វើការប្រកួត!Stop competing!
ឈប់និយាយសូម្បីតែបន្ត!Stop talking for a moment!
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'ឈប់' with 'ឈប់សម្រាក', which means to take a break, but they are used in different contexts.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'ឈប់'?

Use 'ឈប់' when you want someone to stop what they are doing, in both casual and formal contexts.

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