toch

This is the 209th most frequent Dutch word.


toch

"Toch" means "yet," "still," "anyway," or "after all," depending on context.


In this sentence, 'toch' signifies a contrast or an unexpected action despite the prior statement.

Het is koud buiten, maar toch ga ik wandelen.

It is cold outside, but still, I am going for a walk.


Here, 'toch' is used as a tag question to seek affirmation or confirmation of understanding.

Je hebt gelijk, toch?

You are right, aren't you?


In this case, 'toch' conveys the eventual outcome or inevitability of an action.

Ik wist dat je het toch zou doen.

I knew you would do it after all.