Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

genug

Translation (Übersetzung) enough
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ɡəˈnuːk]
A1
Adverb
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adverb quantity basic vocabulary common expression
Used to indicate sufficiency or adequacy. Can be placed before or after the noun/adjective it modifies. Often used with 'haben' to express having enough of something.

genug - German Adverb - genug Meaning - genug Translation - genug Adverb Examples

genug is a German Adverb

Learn genug meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. genug is classified as an Adverb in German grammar.

genug Examples (Beispiele) in English

genug examples with English translations. See how to use genug in sentences. genug example sentences in English below.

Ich habe genug Zeit.
I have enough time.
Expressing sufficiency of time
Das Wasser ist kalt genug.
The water is cold enough.
Modifying an adjective
Hast du genug geschlafen?
Did you sleep enough?
Question about adequacy

genug Word Family - genug Related Words - genug Family Members

genug Word Family (Wortfamilie)

genug word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn genug family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore genug related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived from (abgeleitet von)
genügen
Meaning: to suffice
Tense: infinitive
Example: Das genügt mir.
Verb
related adjective (verwandtes Adjektiv)
genügend
Meaning: sufficient
Example: genügend Beweise
Adjective
noun form (Substantivierung)
das Genügen
Meaning: sufficiency
Example: sein Genügen finden
Noun

genug Usage - genug Collocations - genug Idioms - genug Synonyms - genug Antonyms

genug Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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genug Collocations (Kollokationen)

genug collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn genug word combinations and how to use genug with other words naturally.

genug haben
to have enough
High frequency
genug Zeit
enough time
High frequency
genug Geld
enough money
High frequency
genug Schlaf
enough sleep
Medium frequency
genug Platz
enough space
Medium frequency
genug Wasser
enough water
Medium frequency
genug Geduld
enough patience
Low frequency
genug Erfahrung
enough experience
Low frequency

genug Idioms (Redewendungen)

genug idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing genug with meanings and explanations. Master genug expressions used in everyday German.

Genug ist genug!
Enough is enough!
Used to say that something should stop because it has become annoying or too much.
Das reicht mir genug
That's enough for me
Expressing that one has had sufficient of something.
Genug der Worte
Enough words
Used to indicate that talking should stop and action should begin.
Genug geredet
Enough talking
Similar to 'enough words', suggesting it's time to act.
Genug davon
Enough of that
Used to stop a topic or action that has gone on too long.

genug Synonyms (Synonyme)

genug synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for genug and expand your German vocabulary. Learn genug similar words and their usage.

ausreichend
Meaning: sufficient
High similarity
hinreichend
Meaning: adequate
High similarity
genügend
Meaning: sufficient
High similarity
auskömmlich
Meaning: adequate
Medium similarity
satt
Meaning: full/satisfied
Low similarity

genug Antonyms (Antonyme)

genug antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to genug. Discover genug opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

zu wenig
Meaning: too little
unzureichend
Meaning: insufficient
mangelhaft
Meaning: deficient
knapp
Meaning: scarce

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genug Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

genug semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to genug. Explore genug related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn genug contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

ausreichend genügen zufrieden mangel überfluss

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