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What does "doch" mean in German?
Hi,
I want to know what's the meaning of this word in this sentence:
- Nein, nein nein... Das ist "doch" unhöflich, junger Mann!
Thanks in advance for you help
Sep 25, 2008 12:19 AM
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"Das ist unhöflich" would just mean "its impolite". With "doch" added, it gives "impolite" the meaning that it is comprehendible. Its certainly impolite. Something like "u should be knowing its impolite... and still ur doing it? Bad Boy/Girl!" But its not translated directly...
September 25, 2008
1
Doch here is only a word to strengthen the tone.
In German language, doch is a "Partikel".
September 25, 2008
as Erica said it is used for emphasis and i think it also means the opposite of what is said before.or am i wrong?(i m a deutsch learner,too!)
October 1, 2008
Doch is a word for emphasis
September 28, 2008
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