ausreichend
Translation
sufficient, adequate, enough
Examples
Wir haben ausreichend Zeit.
We have sufficient time.
Seine Note war nur ausreichend.
His grade was only 'satisfactory'.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is sufficient ((for sb./sth.)) sth. is sufficient (for sb./sth.) We have sufficient water for everyone.
a sufficient ((noun)) a sufficient (noun) A sufficient income is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: genügend, hinlänglich; Antonyms: unzureichend, mangelhaft
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out, fully) and 'reichen' (to reach, to be enough). It conveys the idea of 'fully reaching' a requirement.
Memory Tips
Think of 'reaching out' ('reichen') far enough ('aus-') to cover all needs. That's 'sufficient'.