🇻🇳 Vietnamese phrases

How to Say "Stop" in Vietnamese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Dừng lại
"Stop" in Vietnamese · say it like zoong lie

The most natural way to say "Stop" in Vietnamese is Dừng lại. 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

Ngừng lại
more formal, often used in written contexts
Dừng
casual and can be used in everyday conversation

When to use it

Use 'Dừng lại' when you want someone to stop doing something. It can be used in various situations, such as when driving or during a conversation. It's a direct way to ask someone to halt their actions.

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Examples in Vietnamese

VietnameseEnglish
Dừng lại ở đây.Stop here.
Xin hãy dừng lại khi đèn đỏ.Please stop when the light is red.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'dừng lại' with 'ngừng', but 'dừng lại' is more commonly used in spoken language.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'dừng lại' instead of 'ngừng'?

'Dừng lại' is more casual and commonly used in conversation, while 'ngừng' is more formal.

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