Noch
Example: Ich habe noch Zeit, bevor der Film beginnt.
Definition
"Noch" is an adverb used in German to indicate that something is still the case or continuing to happen, often translating to 'still' or 'yet' in English. For example, in 'Ich habe noch Zeit,' it means 'I still have time.'
Etymology
The German word "noch" originates from Old High German 'noh' or 'nôh,' which is related to the English word 'nigh,' meaning 'near' or 'almost.' Over time, "noch" evolved to express continuation or persistence in time, as in 'still' or 'yet.' Did you know that "noch" is a staple in German for expressing ongoing conditions?
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"Noch" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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