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    How to say "stop" in Russian

    Остановите
    Ostanovite
    /əstɐnɐˈvʲitʲe/

    When to use it

    To a driver. Add 'здесь' (here) for precision.

    Examples

    Остановите здесь, пожалуйста
    Ostanovite zdes', pozhaluysta
    Stop here, please

    Frequently asked questions

    How do you say "stop" in Russian?

    "stop" in Russian is Остановите, pronounced Ostanovite.

    How do you pronounce Остановите?

    Ostanovite — IPA /əstɐnɐˈvʲitʲe/. Use the Listen button above to hear it.

    Is Остановите formal or informal?

    To a driver. Add 'здесь' (here) for precision.

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