Connector / Particle / Adverb
doch
Pronunciation: /dɔx/
after all; nevertheless
A1
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Meanings
Connector
- but; yet; however
Particle
- yes (contradicting a negative: Kommst du nicht? – Doch!)
- really; just (emphasis: Komm doch mit!)
Adverb
- after all; nevertheless
Example sentence
Sie hat es doch geschafft.
She managed it after all.
Usage
- doch noch kommen — Signals that something happens despite an earlier expectation.
- dann doch — Often introduces a final decision that changes the plan.
Wir sind dann doch zu Hause geblieben.
We ended up staying at home after all.