🇹🇭 Thai phrases

How to Say "Stop" in Thai

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
หยุด
"Stop" in Thai · say it like yoot

The most natural way to say "Stop" in Thai is หยุด. 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

หยุดนะ
a casual way to say 'stop' with a softer tone
หยุดเถอะ
a more polite way to ask someone to stop

When to use it

You can use 'หยุด' when you want someone to stop doing something. It is appropriate in both formal and informal situations. It can be used with friends, family, or in a professional setting.

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Examples in Thai

ThaiEnglish
หยุดทำแบบนี้Stop doing it like this.
หยุดพูดได้แล้วStop talking already.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'หยุด' with 'หยุดพัก' which means 'take a break'.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'หยุด'?

Use 'หยุด' when you want to tell someone to stop an action.

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