Ausreichen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausreichen" is mainly used as verb meaning "suffice", "be enough" or "be sufficient". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "ausreichen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: ausreichen
  • Simple past: reichte aus
  • Participle: ausgereicht

See full conjugation of ausreichen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Adjective

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Meanings of "ausreichen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To be sufficient or enough"

"Ausreichen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Geld wird nicht ausreichen, um alle Rechnungen zu bezahlen.The money will not be enough to pay all the bills.
  2. Ihre Qualifikationen reichen für diese Position aus.Her qualifications are sufficient for this position.
  3. Wird die Zeit ausreichen, um den Bericht fertigzustellen?Will the time be enough to finish the report?

2.) "Sufficient, adequate, or satisfactory"

"Ausreichen", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine Leistungen waren gerade noch ausreichend.His performance was just barely sufficient.
  2. Wir haben ausreichend Vorräte für den Winter.We have sufficient supplies for the winter.
  3. Die Beweise waren ausreichend, um ihn zu überführen.The evidence was sufficient to convict him.
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