doch
A2 Adverb
English Translation
yes (in response to a negative question), but, after all
What does „doch" mean in English?
„doch" is a German adverb meaning "yes (in response to a negative question), but, after all" in English. CEFR Level A2 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.
Example Sentences
1
Hast du keinen Hunger? - Doch, ich bin sehr hungrig.
Aren't you hungry? - Yes, I am very hungry.
2
Kannst du morgen nicht kommen? - Doch.
Can't you come tomorrow? - Yes, I can.
3
Geh doch mal wieder ins Kino!
Why don't you go to the cinema again!
4
Das macht doch nichts!
It doesn't matter!
CEFR Level
A2
Elementary — frequently used expressions and routine tasks.
This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut A2 vocabulary list.
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