VERB
genügen/ɡəˈnyːɡn̩/to suffice; to be enough
genügen is a German verb that means to suffice or to be enough. It is pronounced /ɡəˈnyːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "genügte" and the past participle is "genügt".
Definitions
1.to be sufficient or adequate(amount, adequacy)
a.to suffice or be enough for a need
Ein Beweis genügt, um die Theorie zu bestätigen.—One piece of evidence is sufficient to confirm the theory.
b.to be satisfactory (formal/official language)
Das genügt, danke.—That suffices, thank you.
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 or to be enough. 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.
