How do you say "Not yet" in German?

"Not yet" in German is "Noch nicht". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘Not yet’ in German

Q: What does "Noch nicht" mean in English?

"Noch nicht" means "Not yet" in English. Usage tip: [Noch nicht] is the standard way to say 'not yet.' The same [noch] shows up in [noch zehn Minuten] = 'another ten minutes.'

Noch nicht

nokh nikht

[nokh nikht]

💬 Usage Tip: [Noch nicht] is the standard way to say 'not yet.' The same [noch] shows up in [noch zehn Minuten] = 'another ten minutes.'

Phrase Breakdown

Noch

[nokh]

still; yet

Often used to say something continues or has not happened yet.

Example

Noch nicht ist die Schlange lang.

The line is not long yet.

nicht

[nikht]

not

Basic word for negation.

Example

Das Gate ist nicht voll.

The gate is not full.

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