reichen
Translation
to suffice, to be enough, to pass, to hand
Examples
Das Geld hat leider nicht gereicht.
Unfortunately, the money was not enough.
Er hat mir das Salz gereicht.
He passed me the salt.
Zum Dessert wurde Kuchen gereicht.
Cake was served for dessert.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) reichen to suffice, be enough. Das Geld reicht.
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) reichen to pass sth. to sb. Er hat mir das Buch gereicht.
Similar Words
Synonyms: genügen, ausreichen (to suffice); geben, übergeben (to pass)
Etymology
Cognate with the English word 'to reach'.
Memory Tips
Imagine your money has to 'reach' a certain amount to be enough, or you 'reach' out to hand something to someone.