German · Daily Life
Noch
Still / Yet
Intermediateadverb
Definition
Continuing until now; not yet.
Example
Er schläft noch.
He is still sleeping.
Etymology
'Noch' originates from Middle High German 'noch', which is derived from Old High German 'noh', meaning 'still' or 'yet'. The term has consistently maintained its definition over time.
How & Where It’s Used
'Noch' is prevalent in both spoken and written German, often used informally as well as in formal contexts, comprehensible across various dialects.