particle
again, one more time
B1
noch mal: discourse particle and adverb meaning 'again' or 'one more time'. Colloquial; interchangeable with noch einmal or nochmal. Positioned after verbs or at sentence end (Mach das noch mal). No special preposition; common in spoken German and casual writing. Tone is informal or neutral depending on context.
Examples
Die Chefin sagte, dass die Regeln doch noch mal erklärt werden sollten, bevor die neue Schicht begann.
The boss said that the rules should be explained once more before the new shift began.
Noch mal zur Sicherheit: Haben Sie den Termin bestätigt?
One more time to be sure: did you confirm the appointment?
Noch mal, bitte!
Again, please!
Details
Mnemonics
Picture someone pausing and saying the same thing one more time — the particle marks that repetition.
Sounds like 'knock mall' — imagine knocking again at a door.
Notes
As a particle, 'noch mal' often appears at the start of a sentence or clause to request repetition or to add emphasis. Tone and placement can change nuance.