genügen
Translation
to be enough, to suffice, to satisfy
Examples
Das Geld genügt nicht.
The money is not enough.
Deine Antwort genügt mir.
Your answer is enough for me.
Grammar Patterns
(( )) to be enough, to suffice. Das Essen wird genügen.
((sb.dat)) to be enough for sb. Deine Hilfe genügt mir.
((für+4)) to be enough for sth. Das Geld genügt für die Reise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausreichen, reichen; Antonyms: fehlen (to be lacking)
Etymology
Derived from the word 'genug' (enough). The verb form signifies the state of being enough.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'enough'. The German equivalent is 'genug'. 'genügen' is simply the verb form: to be 'genug'.