In German
Halt!
Meaning: stop! (exclamation)
Example sentences
Halt!DasistPrivatbesitz.
Stop! That's private property.
DiePolizeirief:Halt,stehenbleiben!
The police shouted: Stop, stay where you are!
Grammar note
“Halt!” is the universal exclamation for “stop!” and fits almost any situation. German does have several other, more specific verbs depending on context — “aufhören” (to stop doing an activity), “anhalten” (to stop/halt a vehicle) — but “Halt!” alone is the one you need for a sudden command.
Common mistake
Don't reach for a full verb like “aufhören” when you just need the sharp command “stop!” — “Halt!” alone is the natural, universal exclamation Germans actually shout.
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Is “Halt!” the only way to say “stop” in German?
No — context-specific verbs like “aufhören” (stop an activity) or “anhalten” (stop a vehicle) exist too, but “Halt!” is the universal command form.
How do you say “stop doing that”?
“Hör auf damit!”, using “aufhören” rather than “Halt”.