langen
Translation
to be enough, to suffice, to pass, to reach
Examples
Das Geld langt nicht für ein neues Auto.
The money is not enough for a new car.
Kannst du mir bitte das Salz langen?
Can you please pass me the salt?
Er langte nach dem Apfel am Baum.
He reached for the apple on the tree.
Grammar Patterns
((für+4)) to be enough for (sth.) The money is enough for the vacation.
((j-m)) ((et4)) to pass (sth.) to (sb.) Can you pass me the salt?
((nach+3)) to reach for (sth.) He reached for the key.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reichen, ausreichen, genügen
Etymology
Related to the adjective 'lang' (long). The idea of 'reaching' a certain length or amount led to the meaning 'to suffice'.
Memory Tips
Think 'is it *long* enough?' to connect 'langen' with the meaning 'to be enough'.