German word

ausreichend

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sʁaɪ̯çn̩t/

Meaning

  • adjectiveadequate

Example

Diese Lösung ist ausreichender als die vorige.

This solution is more adequate than the previous one.

Illustration for ausreichend (adequate)

More examples

Wir haben ausreichend Informationen für die Entscheidung.

We have adequate information for the decision.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • ausreichend Zeit

    adequate time

  • ausreichend Geld

    adequate money

  • ausreichend Informationen

    adequate information

Similar words

genügend: Satisfying the required amount or conditions.
genug: Having as much as needed, in everyday language.
reichlich: Available in more than sufficient quantity or degree.

Definition in German

so bemessen oder vorhanden, dass ein Bedarf gedeckt ist

Word origin

Ausreichend is formed from the separable verb ausreichen, combining aus with reichen in the sense of reaching or sufficing.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • enoughadverb

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