VERB
genügen/ɡəˈnyːɡn̩/to suffice; to be enough; to be sufficient
genügen is a German verb that means to suffice, to be enough, or to be sufficient. It is pronounced /ɡəˈnyːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "genügte" and the past participle is "genügt".
Definitions
1.to be enough or sufficient for a need or purpose(quantity/quality)
a.to be adequate or sufficient in amount
Das Geld genügt für den Einkauf.—The money is enough for the shopping.
b.to meet a requirement or expectation
Deine Antwort genügt meinen Erwartungen nicht.—Your answer does not meet my expectations.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | genügen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | genüge |
| Present (du) | genügst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | genügt |
| Preterite (ich) | genügte |
| Participle II | genügt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | genügte |
| Imperative (singular) | genüge |
| Imperative (plural) | genügt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "genügen" mean in English?
- "genügen" means to suffice, to be enough, or to be sufficient. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "genügen"?
- "genügen" is pronounced /ɡəˈnyːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "genügen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "genügen" is "genügt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "genügen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "genügen" becomes "genügte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "genügen"?
- "genügen" is a verb in German.
