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Doch Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Doch" is mainly used as particle meaning "yes (in contradiction)", "but" or "however". It is also used as adverb and conjunction.
Essential properties of "doch"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Conjunction
coordinating
Meanings of "doch" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Contradicting a negation or emphasizing an affirmation"
"Doch", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used to contradict a negation or to emphasize an affirmation. Expresses opposition or contrast."
- Translation(s): yes (in contradiction), but, however, indeed, after all
- Synonym(s): Ja, Allerdings, Durchaus
- Antonym(s): Nein
- Related word(s): Jedoch, Dennoch
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich dachte, du kommst nicht, aber du bist doch gekommen.
- Du hast doch gesagt, dass du mir helfen würdest.
- Das ist doch nicht so schwer, wie du denkst.
2.) "Expressing surprise or emphasizing a statement"
"Doch", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Used to express surprise or to emphasize a statement."
- Translation(s): really, indeed, after all
- Synonym(s): tatsächlich, wirklich
- Related word(s): eben, halt
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das ist ja doch interessant!
- Er hat es doch geschafft, pünktlich zu kommen.
- Sie ist doch größer, als ich dachte.
3.) "Introducing a clause of contrast or concession"
"Doch", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.
- Definition: "Used to introduce a clause that expresses contrast or concession."
- Translation(s): but, yet, however
- Synonym(s): jedoch, dennoch, trotzdem
- Related word(s): aber, obwohl
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er war krank, doch er ging zur Arbeit.
- Sie versuchte es mehrmals, doch es gelang ihr nicht.
- Das Wetter war schlecht, doch wir hatten eine schöne Zeit.
4.) "Exclamation of disagreement or impatience"
"Doch", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used as an exclamation to express disagreement or impatience."
- Translation(s): yes (emphatic), no (emphatic contradiction), come on
- Synonym(s): Natürlich, Selbstverständlich
- Related word(s): Ja, Nein
📝 Some usage examples:
- Doch! Ich habe dir das schon hundertmal erklärt!
- A: Du kannst das nicht. B: Doch, ich kann es!
- Doch, das stimmt! Ich war dabei!