This is the 21st most frequent German word.
noch
The German word "noch" means "still," "yet," "even," or "else" depending on context.
Here, 'noch' implies that there are tasks remaining that persist to be done without yet reaching a conclusion.
Ich habe noch einiges zu erledigen.
I still have some tasks to complete.
In this instance, 'noch' indicates an additional instance or quantity, in this example, desiring one further unit of coffee beyond what has already been consumed.
Kann ich noch eine Tasse Kaffee bekommen?
Can I have one more cup of coffee?
In this sentence, 'noch' is utilized to indicate a continuation of a state, in this case, the state of 'not having arrived' as of the current time.