A1 Expression Formal

Zastavte!

Stop!

Practice it

Meaning

Commanding someone to stop.

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Cultural Background

Direct commands are common in traffic and safety. It is not rude. Usage is nearly identical to Czech. Similar Slavic structure using 'Zatrzymajcie'. Similar Slavic structure using 'Остановитесь'.

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The 'f' sound

Remember that 'v' before 't' becomes an 'f' sound.

Meaning

Commanding someone to stop.

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The 'f' sound

Remember that 'v' before 't' becomes an 'f' sound.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'zastavit' for a formal command.

______, prosím! (Stop, please!)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Zastavte

The formal/plural command requires the '-te' suffix.

Match the situation to the correct command.

You are talking to your best friend.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Zastav!

Use the informal singular for friends.

🎉 Score: /2

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'zastavit' for a formal command. Fill Blank A1

______, prosím! (Stop, please!)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Zastavte

The formal/plural command requires the '-te' suffix.

Match the situation to the correct command. situation_matching A1

You are talking to your best friend.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Zastav!

Use the informal singular for friends.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, if you are using the formal 'Vy' address.

Related Phrases

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Zastavte se

specialized form

Stop by / Visit

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Stůjte!

similar

Stand still!

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