adjectiveadverb
ausreichend
elég
Etwas ist genug, um einen Zweck zu erfüllen oder eine Aufgabe zu bestehen.
The German word "ausreichend" is an adjective meaning "sufficient" or "adequate". It is derived from the verb "reichen" meaning "to reach" or "to suffice". The root implies that something "reaches" or "meets" the needed amount.
Similar words:
- genügend (enough)
- hinreichend (adequate, sufficient)
- adequat (adequate)
Differences:
- ausreichend emphasizes meeting a necessary minimum.
- genügend is more informal and common in everyday use.
- hinreichend is more formal or mathematical/technical, often used in logical or precise contexts.
- adequat stresses appropriateness and suitability beyond just sufficiency.
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Examples
Das Wasser ist ausreichend warm für ein Bad.adverb
A víz elég meleg egy fürdőhöz.
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