genug

pronoun
enough, sufficiently
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'genug' means enough or sufficiently. It functions as determiner/pronoun with nouns (genug Zeit) and as adverb modifying verbs or adjectives (genug schnell). Can appear before nouns or in predicative use (Es ist genug). Not reflexive; common in negation (nicht genug = not enough).

Examples

Das ist genug für heute.
That's enough for today.
Ich habe genug Geld für die Reise.
I have enough money for the trip.
Es gab nicht genug Stühle, sodass einige Gäste stehen mussten.
There were not enough chairs, so some guests had to stand.

Details

Typeindefinite

Mnemonics

👁️Picture a cup filled to the right level with a green check and the word 'genug'.
👂Think of English 'enough' — similar meaning; 'genug' = enough.

Notes

Used both as pronoun and adverb (genug essen / genug haben). Can precede or follow nouns depending on usage.

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