genügen
suffice · be · be enough
Es bedeutet, dass etwas ausreichend ist oder den Anforderungen entspricht.
The German word "genügen" is a verb meaning "to suffice" or "to be enough." It comes from the word "genug," which means "enough" or "sufficient."
Similar words:
- reichen (to be sufficient)
- ausreichen (to suffice, to be adequate)
Differences:
- genügen often focuses on meeting a need or requirement (e.g., "Das genügen meinen Ansprüchen" – That suffices my demands).
- reichen and ausreichen are more commonly used for physical quantities or capacities (e.g., time, money).
- All are fairly interchangeable, but genügen is more formal and specific to fulfilling conditions.
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Examples
Diese Portion wird sicher genügen.verb
This portion will surely suffice.
Ein Apfel genügt zum Frühstück.verb
One apple is enough for breakfast.
Diese Summe wird sicherlich genügen.verb
This amount will surely be enough.
Manchmal genügen kleine Gesten.verb
Sometimes small gestures suffice.
Zwei Stunden genügen für die Arbeit.verb
Two hours are enough for the work.
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