🇺🇦 Ukrainian phrases

How to Say "Stop" in Ukrainian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Стій
"Stop" in Ukrainian · say it like stee

The most natural way to say "Stop" in Ukrainian is Стій. 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

Зупинись
more formal or emphatic way to say it
Стоп
borrowed from English, used in casual contexts

When to use it

Use 'Стій' when you want someone to halt or pause. It is often used in everyday situations, such as when giving directions. It can also be used in a more serious context, like in emergencies.

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Examples in Ukrainian

UkrainianEnglish
Стій на місці!Stop right there!
Стій, я хочу щось сказати.Stop, I want to say something.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'Стій' with 'Зупинись', thinking they are interchangeable in all contexts.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'Стій' instead of 'Зупинись'?

'Стій' is more direct and often used in urgent situations, while 'Зупинись' is more polite and formal.

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