VERB
reichen/ˈʁaɪ̯çn̩/to hand; to reach; to be enough
reichen is a German verb that means to hand, to reach, or to be enough. It is pronounced /ˈʁaɪ̯çn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "reichte" and the past participle is "gereicht".
Definitions
1.to hand, to pass (give something to someone, usually by reaching out)(giving something to someone)
a.to give or pass something to someone
Kannst du mir bitte das Salz reichen?—Can you please pass me the salt?
2.to reach (extend as far as a point)(distance or length)
a.to extend to a certain point
Die Brücke reicht bis zur Insel.—The bridge reaches to the island.
3.to be enough, to suffice(sufficiency)
a.to be sufficient
Das Geld reicht nicht für den Urlaub.—The money isn't enough for the vacation.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | reichen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | reiche |
| Present (du) | reichst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | reicht |
| Preterite (ich) | reichte |
| Participle II | gereicht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | reichte |
| Imperative (singular) | reiche |
| Imperative (plural) | reicht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "reichen" mean in English?
- "reichen" means to hand, to reach, or to be enough. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "reichen"?
- "reichen" is pronounced /ˈʁaɪ̯çn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "reichen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "reichen" is "gereicht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "reichen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "reichen" becomes "reichte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "reichen"?
- "reichen" is a verb in German.
