How to say “stop” in Korean
The most common Korean word for “stop” is 말다 (malda). There are 4 more words with a similar meaning — compare them below. 「stop」는 한국어로 말다.
to stop; do not
TOPIK 1 · verb
너무 걱정하지 말고 편안한 마음으로 쉬어요.Do not worry too much and rest with a comfortable mind.
(bus) stop
TOPIK 1 · noun
집 앞 버스 정류장에서 친구를 기다려요.I wait for my friend at the bus stop in front of my house.
stop; no more
TOPIK 2 · adverb
시간이 늦었으니 그만 자요.It is late, so stop and go to sleep.
to stop; to cease
TOPIK 2 · verb
오후가 되자 비가 그쳤어요.As afternoon came, the rain stopped.
stop doing; quit
TOPIK 2 · verb
빨간 불에는 차를 멈추어야 해요.You must stop the car on the red light.
Words and levels: TOPIK I essentials (National Institute of Korean Language standard curriculum, KOGL Type 1) · examples: Cheesepotato
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