Noch Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Noch" is mainly used as adverb meaning "still", "yet" or "so far". It is also used as particle and conjunction.

Essential properties of "noch"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Conjunction

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Meanings of "noch" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Still, yet, until now"

"Noch", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich bin noch nicht fertig.I'm not finished yet.
  2. Er schläft noch.He is still sleeping.
  3. Hast du noch Fragen?Do you still have questions?

2.) "Indicates addition or intensification"

"Noch", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Möchtest du noch etwas Kaffee?Would you like some more coffee?
  2. Es gibt noch viel zu tun.There is still much to do.
  3. Sie ist noch schöner als ihre Schwester.She is even more beautiful than her sister.

3.) "Indicates something happening in the future or later"

"Noch", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir sehen uns noch diese Woche.We'll see each other later this week.
  2. Ich rufe dich noch an.I'll call you later.
  3. Das werden wir noch besprechen.We will discuss that later.

4.) "Used in negative sentences to mean 'neither' or 'nor'"

"Noch", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Weder er noch ich wissen die Antwort.Neither he nor I know the answer.
  2. Sie kann weder singen noch tanzen.She can neither sing nor dance.
  3. Er hat weder Geld noch Zeit.He has neither money nor time.
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