Genug Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Genug" is mainly used as adverb meaning "enough", "sufficient" or "that's enough". It is also used as pronoun and particle.

Essential properties of "genug"

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "In sufficient quantity or degree"

"Genug", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe genug gegessen.I have eaten enough.
  2. Wir haben genug Zeit für alles.We have enough time for everything.
  3. Es ist genug Geld für den Urlaub vorhanden.There is enough money for the vacation.

2.) "A sufficient amount; enough"

"Genug", when used with this meaning, acts as pronoun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe genug von deinen Lügen.I've had enough of your lies.
  2. Genug ist genug!Enough is enough!
  3. Wir haben mehr als genug.We have more than enough.

3.) "Used to emphasize sufficiency or a situation reaching its limit"

"Genug", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Genug jetzt mit dem Lärm!Enough with the noise now!
  2. Jetzt ist aber genug!That's enough now!
  3. Genug davon, lass uns über etwas anderes reden.Enough of that, let's talk about something else.
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