🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Stop" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ຢຸດ
"Stop" in Lao · say it like yoot

The most natural way to say "Stop" in Lao is ຢຸດ. 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

ຢຸດເດີນ
used when asking someone to stop moving
ຢຸດບໍ່ແລ້ວ
used informally to mean stop it already

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want someone to stop doing something immediately. It can be used in both formal and informal situations. It is appropriate for both friends and strangers.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ຢຸດເດີນບໍ່ແລ້ວStop moving already
ຢຸດສຽງແລ້ວStop making noise
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'ຢຸດ' with 'ຢຸດເດີນ', which is more specific to stopping movement.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'ຢຸດ'?

You can use 'ຢຸດ' in any situation where you want someone to stop an action.

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