Reichen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Reichen" is used as verb with the meaning of "hand", "pass" or "give".

Essential properties of "reichen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: reichen
  • Simple past: reichte
  • Participle: gereicht

See full conjugation of reichen

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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.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Give, hand over, or pass something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Kannst du mir bitte das Salz reichen?Can you please pass me the salt?
  2. Er reichte ihr die Hand zur Begrüßung.He extended his hand to her in greeting.
  3. Bitte reichen Sie die Unterlagen an die nächste Person weiter.Please pass the documents to the next person.

2.) "To be enough or suffice"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Geld reicht nicht für den Urlaub.The money is not enough for the holiday.
  2. Wird die Zeit reichen, um alles zu erledigen?Will there be enough time to do everything?
  3. Meine Kraft reicht nicht aus, um den Stein zu heben.My strength is not enough to lift the stone.

3.) "To extend or reach to a point"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Wald reicht bis zum Horizont.The forest reaches to the horizon.
  2. Ihre Beine reichten fast bis zum Boden.Her legs almost reached the floor.
  3. Das Wasser reichte ihm bis zur Hüfte.The water reached up to his waist.
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