aufhören
/ˈaʊfˌhøːʁən/To stop doing something, either permanently or temporarily.
Kannst du bitte mit dem Lärm aufhören?
Can you please stop making noise?
Sie hat beschlossen, mit dem Trinken aufzuhören.
She decided to stop drinking.
Often used with 'mit' + dative to specify what is being stopped.
To cease functioning or operating (for machines or systems).
Der Motor hat plötzlich aufgehört zu arbeiten.
The engine suddenly stopped working.
Used in technical contexts to describe mechanical or electronic failures.
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💡Pro Tip
Separable Prefix
Remember that 'aufhören' is a separable verb, so in perfect tenses, the prefix 'auf-' moves to the end of the sentence.
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Context Matters
The meaning can vary slightly depending on whether it's used for actions, habits, or mechanical functions.
📖Word Origin
From Middle High German 'aufhœren', from 'auf-' (up) + 'hœren' (to stop).
📝Usage Notes
The verb is separable, meaning the prefix 'auf-' can be separated in certain grammatical constructions.