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to put a stop to
To put an end to a negative development, harmful behavior, or process; to stop something. The word 'Einhalt' (halt) is used almost exclusively in this fixed expression.
Die Regierung muss der steigenden Inflation Einhalt gebieten.
The government must put a stop to rising inflation.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Einhalts |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Einhalt | – |
| accusative | den Einhalt | – |
| dative | dem Einhalt | – |
| genitive | des Einhalts des Einhaltes | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The noun 'Einhalt' (halt) is used almost only in the fixed expression 'Einhalt gebieten' (to put a stop to), which means 'to stop something' or 'to end something'. You cannot use 'Einhalt' like a normal noun.
Die Polizei gebot den Randalierern Einhalt.
The police put a stop to the rioters.
In the expression 'Einhalt gebieten' (to put a stop to), the thing or development that is to be stopped is always in the dative. The structure is: jemandem/etwas (Dativ) Einhalt gebieten (to put a stop to someone/something).
Man muss der weiteren Umweltzerstörung Einhalt gebieten.
We must put a stop to further environmental destruction.
The expression is typically used for negative, abstract processes. For example, you put a stop to 'der Gewalt' (violence), 'der Korruption' (corruption), 'der Verschwendung' (waste), or 'einer Ausbreitung' (a spread).
Die Zentralbank versucht, der Inflation Einhalt zu gebieten.
The central bank is trying to put a stop to inflation.
The phrase 'Einhalt gebieten' (to put a stop to) is formal and belongs to written language or official speeches. It is often found in the news, political discussions, or reports.
Der Bürgermeister versprach, der illegalen Müllentsorgung Einhalt zu gebieten.
The mayor promised to put a stop to illegal waste disposal.
stop
Stopp can generally refer to stopping or interrupting a movement or process. Einhalt is used almost exclusively in the fixed expression „Einhalt gebieten“ when a negative development or harmful behavior is to be stopped. For a general interruption, Stopp is the better choice.
Die Stadt wollte der zunehmenden Verschmutzung Einhalt gebieten.
The city wanted to put a stop to the increasing pollution.
Der Stopp der Maschine war wegen eines technischen Problems nötig.
The machine had to be stopped because of a technical problem.
