stoppen

This is the 316th most frequent Dutch word.


stoppen

"Stoppen" means "to stop" or "to put (into something)" in English.


In this sentence, 'stoppen' is used intransitively to mean 'to cease an action.'

Ik moet even stoppen om te rusten.

I need to stop to rest.


Here, 'stoppen' is used transitively with an object, meaning 'to put something into another.'

Hij stopt het boek in zijn tas.

He puts the book in his bag.


In this context, 'stoppen' refers to the act of halting or ceasing movement of a vehicle.

De trein stopt bij het volgende station.

The train stops at the next station.