Translation of Turkish word "durun" to English
durun
/duɾun/
Meaning
VerbTo cease moving.
How to use
Plural imperative of durmak. Turkish uses the -in ending both for plural and for polite singular, so 'durun' can address one person formally.
🇬🇧 English
stop
Example
Arabayı durdur.
Stop the car.
Kardeşinle tartışmayı bırak.
Stop arguing with your sister.
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Common phrases
- Arabayı durdur.— Stop the car.
- Kardeşinle tartışmayı bırak.— Stop arguing with your sister.
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What does the Turkish word "durun" mean?▼
The Turkish word "durun" means "stop" in English.
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