doch in German

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Doch is a versatile German particle with various uses. Some common ones include:

Contradiction: Responding negatively to a negative statement
- Mein Hund mag Katzen. — Doch! (My dog likes cats. — Yes, he does!)
- Deine Eltern kommen nicht? — Doch! (Your parents aren't coming? — Yes, they are!)
Emphasis or softening commands: ("Go ahead!" / "Sure!")
- Komm doch mit! (Come along, why don't you?)
- Mach doch! (Go ahead! / Just do it!)
Adding a real-world nuance: Like "actually" or "really" in English
- Er ist doch müde. (He's actually tired.)