ausreichend
Translation
sufficient, adequate, enough
Examples
Wir haben ausreichende Lebensmittel für eine Woche.
We have sufficient food for a week.
Seine Deutschkenntnisse sind für den Job ausreichend.
His German skills are sufficient for the job.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) + Noun as an attributive adjective Please bring sufficient evidence.
((predicative)) sein + ausreichend as a predicative adjective The time was not sufficient.
Similar Words
Synonyms: genügend (enough), hinreichend (sufficient); Antonyms: unzureichend (insufficient), mangelhaft (lacking)
Etymology
Composed of 'aus-' (out) and 'reichen' (to reach, be enough). The combination suggests something that 'reaches' the required amount.
Memory Tips
Think of a supply that 'reaches out' ('ausreicht') to cover all necessities.