Meanings
in response to a negative question or statementyes; surely; really; on the contrary
Das darfst du nicht sagen. — Doch!You can’t say that. — Yes, I can!
6 more meanings
Conjunction
coordinatingthough; yet; but; however; nevertheless
Ich wollte mir eine Bretzel kaufen, doch ich hatte kein Geld dabei.I wanted to buy a pretzel, but I didn't have any money with me.
Adverb
after all; yet; however; nevertheless
Ich bin gestern Abend doch nicht zu der Party gegangen.I didn't go to last night's party after all.
used for emphasis; really; just
Du bist doch nicht ganz dicht!You're really out of your mind!
indicates proposal; why don't you/we
Komm doch mal mit.Why don't you just come [with us]?
but; though
Sie ist dann doch gekommen.
nonetheless
Examples
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Mary geht es doch wohl gut, oder?Mary is fine, isn't she?
Wir gehen ins Kino, komm doch mit!We're going to the cinema. Come with us.