German word

ausreichen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌʁaɪ̯çn̩/

Meaning

  • verbbe enough

Example

Die Zeit reicht nicht aus.

There isn't enough time.

Illustration for ausreichen (be enough)

More examples

Das Essen reicht noch für den Nachmittag aus.

The food is still enough for the afternoon.

Core concept

A measured supply reaches the point where a task can be completed.

Common phrases

  • für mich ausreichen

    be enough for me

  • für den Nachmittag ausreichen

    be enough for the afternoon

Similar words

reichen: To be sufficient for achieving a particular aim or result.
genügen: To be enough to satisfy a requirement or expected standard.
auskommen: To get by using only the available money or time.

Definition in German

(Zeit, Geld o.ä.) in ausreichender Menge vorhanden sein, sodass ein Zweck erfüllt wird

Word origin

The verb combines separable aus- with reichen, 'to reach', extending the idea of reaching a required point to being sufficient.

Usage tips

  • In a main clause, the prefix separates, as in 'Die Zeit reicht nicht aus'; in a subordinate clause, 'ausreicht' stays together.

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