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How to Say "Stop" in Swedish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Stanna
"Stop" in Swedish 路 say it like stah-nah

The most natural way to say "Stop" in Swedish is Stanna. 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

Stopp
more commonly used in commands or signs
Stanna kvar
used when asking someone to stay in place

When to use it

You can use 'stanna' when you want someone to stop moving or doing something. It is a direct command and can be used in various situations, such as in traffic or when calling someone to halt. 'Stopp' is often seen on signs or in more formal contexts.

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Examples in Swedish

SwedishEnglish
Stanna d盲r!Stop there!
Kan du stanna en stund?Can you stop for a moment?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to confuse 'stanna' with 'stoppa', which means to put something inside or to stop something from happening.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'stanna' instead of 'stopp'?

'Stanna' is used for commands to people, while 'stopp' is more for signs or formal instructions.

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