German Word · Intermediate
doch
yes (contradicting)
Pronunciation: dokh
Meaning
Used to contradict a negative statement — there's no English equivalent.
Example
— Du kommst nicht? — Doch!
— You're not coming? — Yes, I am!
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice doch out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level German word.