VERB
reichen/ˈʁaɪ̯çn̩/to hand; to pass; to be enough
reichen is a German verb that means to hand, to pass, 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 or to pass something to someone(interpersonal action)
a.to give something by reaching or passing it
Kannst du mir bitte das Salz reichen?—Can you please pass me the salt?
2.to be enough; to suffice(sufficiency)
a.to be sufficient for a need or purpose
Das Geld reicht für den Urlaub.—The money is 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 pass, 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.
