doch

B1 Adverb

English Translation

but, however, yes (contradicting negative question)

doch — German adverb meaning but, however, yes (contradicting negative question) (B1)
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What does „doch" mean in English?

„doch" is a German adverb meaning "but, however, yes (contradicting negative question)" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Example Sentences

1

Isst du kein Fleisch? - Doch, manchmal schon.

Don't you eat meat? - Yes, sometimes.

2

Ich habe es mir anders überlegt. Ich komme doch mit in die Stadt.

I changed my mind. I am coming to the city after all.

3

Ihr kommt doch heute Abend?

You are coming tonight, aren't you?

4

Fragen Sie doch Herrn Müller, der ist Computerspezialist.

Why don't you ask Mr. Müller, he is a computer specialist.

5

Ach, wenn ich bloß mehr verdienen würde!

Oh, if only I earned more!

CEFR Level

B1

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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Word Family

doch — yes (contradicting a negative) doch — yes (in response to a negative question) jedoch — however

Related Words

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yes (contradicting a negative)
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yes (in response to a negative question)
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