ADVERB

noch/nɔx/still; yet; even

noch is a German adverb that means still, yet, or even. It is pronounced /nɔx/.

Definitions

1.still; referring to continuation of a state or action(temporal)

a.something continues to be the case

Es ist noch früh am Morgen.—It is still early in the morning.

2.yet; up to now (esp. in questions or negations)(negative/interrogative)

a.not until this point; so far

Hast du das Buch noch nicht gelesen?—Haven't you read the book yet?

3.even; used for emphasis, often with comparative or quantities(additive/intensifier)

a.intensifies a comparison

Das ist noch besser als erwartet.—That is even better than expected.

Frequently asked questions

What does "noch" mean in English?
"noch" means still, yet, or even. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "noch"?
"noch" is pronounced /nɔx/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "noch"?
"noch" is a adverb in German.

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