genug
enough
Es beschreibt einen Zustand, in dem etwas in ausreichender Menge vorhanden ist und man nichts Weiteres braucht.
Definition & meaning
The word genug is an adverb or predicative adjective that denotes a sufficient quantity or degree of something. It expresses that a requirement has been met or that no more is needed.
- As an adverb/adjective: It means "enough" or "sufficient." For example: "Ich habe genug gegessen" (I have eaten enough).
- As an exclamation: It can be used as an interjection to mean "stop" or "that is enough." For example: "Genug! Ich will nichts mehr hören" (Enough! I do not want to hear anything more).
Grammar & Word origin
Genug is an invariable word, meaning it does not change its form regardless of gender, number, or case. It usually follows the noun it modifies or stands alone as a predicate.
Etymologically, it originates from the Old High German ginuog. It is related to the word genügen (to suffice) and shares the same root as the English word "enough."
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Ich habe genug Geld.adjective
I have enough money.
Wir haben genug gesehen.adverb
We have seen enough.
Es regnet genug für die Pflanzen.adverb
It rains enough for the plants.
Hast du genug gegessen?adverb
Have you eaten enough?
Es ist genug Essen auf dem Tisch.adjective
There is enough food on the table.
Er hat genug gesehen.adverb
He has seen enough.
Schläfst du genug in der Nacht?adverb
Do you sleep enough at night?
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