doch meaning and definition in german

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usage notes, top meaning (really, just): As an emphatic particle, doch often stresses a contrast or a certainty. It is used more frequently in German than its nearest English equivalents and is often best translated into English by rephrasing the surrounding sentence.
  1. after all; yet; however; nevertheless
  2. really; just
  3. in response to a negative question or statement yes; surely; really; on the contrary Das darfst du nicht sagen. — Doch, doch! —— “You can’t say that. — Yes, I can!” Du wirst nicht kommen? — Doch! —— “You won't come? — Oh, yes, I will!”
  4. indicates proposal; why don't you/we Komm doch mal mit.
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