A1 Expression フォーマル

Halt!

Stop!

意味

An imperative to cease an action or movement.

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文化的背景

In Germany, 'Halt!' is often associated with the strict adherence to traffic rules. Even at 2 AM, many Germans will 'Halt' at a red light as a matter of principle. Austrians might use 'Halt' slightly less aggressively, often adding 'amoi' (einmal) to soften the command in social situations. In Swiss German, the pronunciation might shift, but the function remains the same: a clear, neutral command for safety. Across all German-speaking countries, 'Halt!' is the primary command for sentries. It is often followed by 'Wer da?' (Who goes there?).

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The 'T' is Key

Make the final 't' very sharp and explosive to sound like a native speaker giving a command.

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Don't Overuse

Using 'Halt!' too much makes you sound like a drill sergeant. Stick to 'Warte' for friends.

意味

An imperative to cease an action or movement.

🎯

The 'T' is Key

Make the final 't' very sharp and explosive to sound like a native speaker giving a command.

⚠️

Don't Overuse

Using 'Halt!' too much makes you sound like a drill sergeant. Stick to 'Warte' for friends.

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Directness

Don't be offended if a German shouts 'Halt!' at you near a road; they are likely just trying to save your life, not being rude.

自分をテスト

Which word would a police officer most likely shout to a fleeing suspect?

________! Bleiben Sie stehen!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Halt

'Halt!' is the standard authoritative command to stop movement.

Fill in the plural form of the command 'Halt!'.

Kinder, ________! Die Straße ist gefährlich.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Haltet

When addressing a group (ihr), the imperative is 'Haltet'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

1. Halt! 2. Warte mal. 3. Halten Sie bitte an.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-c, 2-a, 3-b

'Halt!' is for emergencies, 'Warte mal' is for friends, and 'Halten Sie an' is formal for vehicles.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form.

A: 'Ich laufe jetzt los!' B: '________! Du hast deinen Helm vergessen!'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Halt

The speaker needs an immediate command to stop the other person.

🎉 スコア: /4

ビジュアル学習ツール

Halt vs. Warte vs. Stopp

Halt!
Emergency Police
Warte!
Social Friends
Stopp!
General Games

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Which word would a police officer most likely shout to a fleeing suspect? Choose A1

________! Bleiben Sie stehen!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Halt

'Halt!' is the standard authoritative command to stop movement.

Fill in the plural form of the command 'Halt!'. Fill Blank A2

Kinder, ________! Die Straße ist gefährlich.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Haltet

When addressing a group (ihr), the imperative is 'Haltet'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

1. Halt! 2. Warte mal. 3. Halten Sie bitte an.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-c, 2-a, 3-b

'Halt!' is for emergencies, 'Warte mal' is for friends, and 'Halten Sie an' is formal for vehicles.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form. dialogue_completion A1

A: 'Ich laufe jetzt los!' B: '________! Du hast deinen Helm vergessen!'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Halt

The speaker needs an immediate command to stop the other person.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

It depends on the context. In an emergency, it's necessary. In a social setting, it's very blunt and can be seen as rude.

No, you would usually wave or use 'Taxi!' Shouting 'Halt!' at a moving car sounds like a police order.

'Stopp' is more international and casual. 'Halt' feels more traditional and authoritative.

Use 'Hör auf!' (Stop it!) or 'Lass das!' (Leave that alone!) instead of 'Halt!'.

No, German stop signs say 'STOP'. 'Halt' was used in the past but has been standardized to 'STOP'.

Yes, as a filler word (modal particle), it means 'just' or 'simply', but it's pronounced differently (no stress).

The plural imperative is 'Haltet!'.

Only if you are writing a story or a very urgent warning. It's too aggressive for standard correspondence.

Yes, '{der|m} Halt' means support or a hold. 'Ich brauche {einen|m} Halt' means 'I need support'.

This usually means 'Hold this for a second' (referring to an object).

関連フレーズ

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Stopp!

synonym

Stop

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Warte mal

similar

Wait a second

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Stehen bleiben!

specialized form

Freeze / Stay standing

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Einhalt gebieten

builds on

To put a stop to something

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Anhalten

specialized form

To stop (a vehicle)

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