VERB
reichen/ˈʁaɪ̯çn̩/to be enough; to reach; to hand
reichen is a German verb that means to be enough, to reach, or to hand. It is pronounced /ˈʁaɪ̯çn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "reichte" and the past participle is "gereicht".
Definitions
1.to be sufficient; to be enough(quantity/sufficiency)
a.to be enough for a purpose or need
Das Geld reicht für den Urlaub.—The money is enough for the vacation.
2.to reach (up to something or someone)(physical reach)
a.to extend as far as a particular point
Die Mauer reicht bis zum Fluss.—The wall reaches up to the river.
3.to hand (something to someone)(passing/giving something)
a.to give or pass something to someone else
Kannst du mir das Salz reichen?—Can you hand me the salt?
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 be enough, to reach, or to hand. 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.
