doch meaning and definition in german
Conjunction
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Adverb
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(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.
- after all; yet; however; nevertheless
- really; just
- 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!”
- indicates proposal; why don't you/we Komm doch mal mit.
Also
• do’ch