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“adequate” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sʁaɪ̯çn̩t/

Example

Diese Lösung ist ausreichender als die vorige.

This solution is more adequate than the previous one.

Illustration for ausreichend (adequate)

How to say “adequate” in German

“Adequate” in German is ausreichend.

A measured amount reaches the line marking the need, leaving no essential gap.

Full entry for ausreichend: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ausreichend

Wir haben ausreichend Informationen für die Entscheidung.

We have adequate information for the decision.

Tips for using ausreichend

  • As a German school grade, ausreichend means a passing but weak result, roughly equivalent to grade 4 in the standard scale.

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