How to Say ‘Not yet’ in German
Noch nicht
nokh nikht
[nokh nikht]
💬 Usage Tip: Noch nicht means not yet. Noch often adds the sense of still/yet.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Useful in fast-paced service situations when you want a little more time without sounding abrupt.
Phrase Breakdown
Noch
[nokh]
still / yet
Used with 'nicht' to mean 'not yet.'
Ich bin noch am Überlegen.
I am still thinking about it.
nicht
[nikht]
not
Basic negation word in German.
Ich weiß es nicht.
I do not know it.
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