Noch eins
/nɔx aɪ̯ns/word by word
The English phrase 'one more' can be translated into German as Noch eins.
Noch eins is used to request an additional single item of the same kind as what was previously mentioned. For example, in a social setting like a bar, shouting Noch eins! is a common way to order another round of the same drink.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, Noch eins means 'still one'. The word noch means 'still' or 'yet', and eins means 'one'.
Which one should you use?
Noch eins refers specifically to exactly one additional item. If you want a few more of something rather than just one, use Noch ein paar.
How do you pronounce it?
/nɔx aɪ̯ns/
Did you know?
- The use of Noch eins is strictly for neuter objects like 'das Bier'. If you were ordering a masculine object like 'der Wein', the phrase would change to Noch einen.
- In a German pub, shouting Noch eins! is often accompanied by a gesture of holding up a single finger or tapping the glass.
- The word noch contains an ancient connection to the concept of 'now'. It evolved from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'now' combined with a particle meaning 'also'.
Examples in context
- Entschuldigen Sie bitte, könnten Sie es noch einmal erklären?Excuse me, could you explain it once more, please?
- Könnten Sie mir noch eins bringen, bitte?Could you bring me one more, please?
- Kann ich bitte noch einen Kaffee haben?Can I have one more coffee, please?
- Gib mir noch 'n Stück Kuchen!Give me one more piece of cake!
- Könnten Sie mir noch einen Teller bringen?Could you bring me one more plate, please?
- Kann ich noch einen Schokoriegel haben?Can I have one more chocolate bar?
- Soll ich den Text noch einmal vorlesen?Should I read the text once more?
- Noch eins, bitte.One more, please.
- Haben Sie noch eins?Do you have one more?
Example conversation
Maximilian and Hannah are ordering ice cream at a cafe.
- MaximilianIch nehme ein Eis.I'll take one ice cream.
- HannahIch möchte noch eins.I want one more.
- MaximilianNoch eins für Hannah?One more for Hannah?
- HannahJa, bitte.Yes, please.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (noch, eins) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eins, noch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
