How to Say “Stop!” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Stop!” in Turkish is Dur! It is informal: for friends, family and people your own age. Below are 4 alternatives (formal, neutral), an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
Dur!
- Literally
- “stop!”
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- Informalfor friends, family and people your own age
How Dur! is built
- durstop, stand (imperative of durmak)
Other ways to say “Stop!”
- Durun!Formal
“stop! (polite or plural)”
To strangers or a group.
- Bekle!Informal
“wait!”
“Hold on”, to someone you know.
- Dikkat!Neutral
“watch out!”
Warns people around you.
- Yeter, dur!Informal
“enough, stop!”
Firm.
Example dialogue
- A
Dur! Kırmızı yanıyor!
Stop! The light is red!
- B
Pardon, görmedim.
Sorry, I didn’t see it.
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“Stop!” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Stop” in Turkish?
The most common way is Dur! (literally “stop!”), which is informal: for friends, family and people your own age. You will also hear Durun (“stop! (polite or plural)”): to strangers or a group.
Is Dur formal or informal?
Dur is informal, for friends, family and people your own age. For a formal alternative, use Durun (“stop! (polite or plural)”).
When do Turks say Dur?
Dur is also the word on stop signs (DUR). Durmak means “to stop” and “to stand”, and in speech dur can also mean “hang on”.
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