doch

Goethe A2 Particle
  1. "Is, too.", "Yes, after all."
  2. "isn't it", "come on", "don't you think",...
  3. but
1.

"Is, too.", "Yes, after all."

(Reverting a negative. "doch nicht" can also turn around a positive if a prior assumption or plan turns out not to happen after all.)
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Examples
  • "Ich bin klüger als du.""Nein, bist du nicht.""Doch, bin ich doch.""Nein, bist du nicht.""Doch!""Nein.""Doch."
  • "I am smarter than you.""No, you are not.""Yes I am.""No, are not.""Am too!""No.""Yes."
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2.

"isn't it", "come on", "don't you think",...

(Particle seeking affirmation from the other person. Like a subtle "come on, you gotta admit this" or something like that. There's a yearning for the other person to say "yes".)
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  • Wir gehen ein Bier trinken. Komm (doch) mit!
  • We are going  to have a beer. Join us!
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3.

but

(Only in books, sounds high register.)
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  • Ich bin müde, doch ich muss diesen Post zuende lesen.
  • I am tired but I have to finish reading this post.
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The 3 meanings of “doch”

"doch" has three core functions - reverting a "no", toning down commands and most importantly: seeking affirmation. That's the one most of you are looking for.

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Learning to use “doch” – The Exercise

Using "doch" is tricky and needs practice. Today, we'll do just that.

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How many meanings does the German word 'doch' have?

doch has 3 distinct meanings: 1. "Is, too.", "Yes, after all.", 2. "isn't it", "come on", "don't you think",..., 3. but.

What is 'doch' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'doch'?

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The 3 meanings of “doch”
"doch" has three core functions - reverting a "no", toning down commands and most importantly: seeking affirmation. That's the one most of you are looking for.
Read article

Learning to use “doch” – The Exercise
Using "doch" is tricky and needs practice. Today, we'll do just that.
Read article