In German
noch
Meaning: still / yet
Example sentences
Ichbinnochnichtfertig.
I'm not finished yet.
ErwohntnochbeiseinenEltern.
He still lives with his parents.
Grammar note
“Noch” is an invariable adverb meaning an ongoing state (“still”) or, with “nicht”, “not yet”: “noch nicht fertig”. Its opposite is “schon” (already).
Common mistake
Don't confuse “noch” (still/yet) with “schon” (already) — they're near-opposites: “noch nicht” (not yet) vs. “schon fertig” (already done).
Quick check
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
What's the opposite of “noch”?
“Schon” (already).
How do you say “not yet”?
“Noch nicht”.