toch
yet, still, anyway, right?
Advanced Adverb
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Pronunciation
/tɔx/
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Cultural Note
'Toch' is considered one of the hardest Dutch words for foreigners to master. It can mean 'anyway,' 'after all,' 'still,' or turn a statement into a question seeking confirmation. It has no single English equivalent and must be understood from context. Mastering 'toch' is a sign of advanced Dutch.
📝 Example Sentences
Je komt toch ook naar het feest?
You are coming to the party too, right?
Ik ga toch maar even kijken.
I'll go have a look anyway.
Het was toch niet zo erg.
It wasn't that bad after all.