reichen
Translation
to be enough, to suffice, to reach, to pass
Examples
Seine Macht reicht weit.
His power reaches far.
Das Geld reicht nicht.
The money is not enough.
Kannst du mir das Salz reichen?
Can you pass me the salt?
Grammar Patterns
reichen ((für et4)) to be enough for sth. The money is enough for the rent.
((j-m)) ((et4)) reichen to pass sth. to sb. Can you please pass me the sugar?
((bis an/zu+3)) reichen to reach (up) to sth. The skirt reaches to her knees.
Similar Words
Synonyms: genügen, langen; Antonyms: fehlen
Etymology
From Old High German 'reihhōn' (to reach, extend), cognate with English 'reach'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'reach'. If you can 'reach' it, you have 'enough' of it. Also, you 'reach' out to 'pass' something to someone.