VERB
reichen/ˈʁaɪ̯çn̩/to be enough; to pass; to reach
reichen is a German verb that means to be enough, to pass, or to reach. 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 have a sufficient amount
Das Geld reichte für den Einkauf.—The money was enough for the shopping.
2.to hand something; to pass(physical action)
a.to give by hand to someone
Kannst du mir bitte das Salz reichen?—Can you please pass me the salt?
3.to reach; to extend(distance, extent)
a.to be within reach or extend to a place
Der Fluss reicht bis zur Stadtgrenze.—The river reaches to the city border.
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 pass, or to reach. 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.
