aus|reichen
Translation
to be sufficient, to suffice, to be enough
Examples
Das Geld reicht nicht aus.
The money is not enough.
Reicht das für alle aus?
Is that enough for everyone?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is enough ((for sb./sth.)) to be enough (for sb./sth.) The food is enough for everyone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: genügen, langen; Antonyms: fehlen
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out, fully) and 'reichen' (to reach). Literally 'to reach out fully', meaning to be enough to cover something.
Memory Tips
As a separable verb, the prefix 'aus-' goes to the end of the clause: 'Das Geld reicht nicht aus'.