I. Recap
In this lesson we will review four German flavoring particles in further depth as the context in which they are used can be very specific at times. For each particle, we will review its meaning and look at further examples of how it is used.II. Flavoring Particles (doch, eigentlich, wohl, mal)
Doch
This particle is most commonly used to affirm a negative question or statement. It is also added to sentences to stress validity of the statement. Lastly, it can be used to express disbelief.| - Morgen wird es nicht regnen. - Doch, morgen wird es den ganzen Tag regnen. - Tomorrow, it won’t rain. - No, tomorrow it’s (actually) going to rain the entire day. - Man darf nicht hier rauchen oder? - Doch! - You can’t smoke here, right? - No, you can. Geschichte ist nicht mein Gebiet, aber ich kenne mich doch damit aus. History isn’t my area of study, but I still know about it. Das ist doch nicht wahr! That certainly isn’t true! Das ist doch nicht lustig! This really isn’t funny! |