reichlich
Translation
ample, abundant, plentiful, generous
Examples
Es gab reichlich Essen für alle.
There was ample food for everyone.
Wir haben noch reichlich Zeit bis zum Abflug.
We still have ample time before departure.
Grammar Patterns
to have ample ((sth.)) to have ample (sth.) We have ample food for the party.
((sth.)) is available in abundance (sth.) is available in abundance There was food available in abundance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: plentiful, abundant; Antonyms: meager, scarce
Etymology
Derived from 'reich' (rich) plus the adjective-forming suffix '-lich', indicating 'in the manner of' or 'having the quality of'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'reichlich' to 'richly' in English. A 'richly' supplied table has 'reichlich' food.