ausreichend
Translation
sufficient, adequate, enough
Examples
Wir haben ausreichend Zeit.
We have sufficient time.
Seine Noten waren nur ausreichend.
His grades were only satisfactory.
Grammar Patterns
to be sufficient sein + ausreichend The food is sufficient.
to have enough of sth. ausreichend + Nomen + haben We have sufficient food.
Similar Words
Synonyms: genügend, hinlänglich; Antonyms: unzureichend, mangelhaft
Etymology
From 'aus' (out) + 'reichen' (to reach). The idea is 'reaching out' far enough to meet a need.
Memory Tips
Think of 'reaching out' ('reichen') to cover everything sufficiently.