🇰🇷 Korean phrases

How to Say "Stop" in Korean

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
멈춰
"Stop" in Korean · say it like muhm-chwo

The most natural way to say "Stop" in Korean is 멈춰. 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

그만
more casual, often used in everyday conversation
정지해
more formal, often used in commands or instructions

When to use it

Use '멈춰' when you want someone to stop what they are doing. It can be used in both urgent situations and casual conversations. '그만' is more casual and can be used among friends. '정지해' is appropriate in formal contexts or when giving instructions.

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Examples in Korean

KoreanEnglish
멈춰! 위험해!Stop! It's dangerous!
Common mistake
Learners often confuse '멈춰' with '그만', but they have different levels of formality.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

When should I use '그만' instead of '멈춰'?

'그만' is used in more casual situations, while '멈춰' is more direct and can be used in urgent contexts.

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