noch einer
/nɔx aɪ̯nar/word by word
In German, 'another' can be expressed as noch einer. Wiktionary also lists noch eine and noch eines.
Meaning: one more, in addition to a former number (det)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| noch einer | /nɔx aɪ̯nar/ (standard, word by word) | |
| noch eine | /nɔx ˈʔaɪ̯nə/ (standard, word by word) | feminine |
| noch eines | neuter |
The phrases are used to mean 'one more' or 'in addition to a former number'.
What does it mean word for word?
The word noch literally means 'still' or 'yet', so the phrase noch einer literally translates to 'still one'.
Which one should you use?
Noch einer is used for a masculine noun acting as the subject (nominative). Noch eine is used for feminine nouns. Noch eines is used for neuter nouns.
How does it change in a sentence?
The forms listed in the pack are pronouns used to replace a noun. If you are using 'another' as an adjective placed directly before a noun, you should use 'noch ein' (for example, 'noch ein Bier'). Additionally, if 'another' is the direct object of a masculine noun, you must use 'noch einen' instead of 'noch einer.
How do you pronounce it?
/nɔx aɪ̯nar/
Did you know?
- The word noch is an ancient linguistic blend of the Proto-Indo-European words for 'now' and 'and'.
- The German word noch is a linguistic cousin to the Dutch word nog, meaning the two languages share the same root for expressing such additions.
- The word noch is used in the common German expression noch mal, which functions like the English word 'again'.
Examples in context
- Noch eine Tasse Tee?Would you care for another cup of tea?This sentence is useful for practicing the use of noch eine.Tatoeba #9611561 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #64207 by CK
- Darf ich noch einen?Can I have another one?Tatoeba #12705814 by Vortarulo, translation #3168288 by CK
- Nehmen Sie noch eine.Have another.Tatoeba #4942824 by Hans_Adler, translation #2111825 by CK
- Könnten Sie mir bitte eine weitere Tasse Kaffee bringen?Could you please bring me another cup of coffee?
- Gibt es noch eine Möglichkeit, einen Termin zu vereinbaren?Is there another possibility to schedule an appointment?
- Magst du noch einen Keks?Do you want another cookie?
- Ich brauche ein weiteres Stück Papier.I need another piece of paper.
- 359 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Laura and Felix are eating cookies.
- LauraDie Kekse sind sehr lecker.The cookies are very delicious.
- FelixMöchtest du noch einer?Would you like another one?
- LauraJa, bitte!Yes, please!
- FelixHier ist noch einer für dich.Here is another one for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “another” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (noch, einer, eine) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries noch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
