Genügen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Genügen" is used as verb with the meaning of "suffice", "be enough" or "be sufficient".

Essential properties of "genügen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: genügen
  • Simple past: genügte
  • Participle: genügt

See full conjugation of genügen

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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 "genügen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To be sufficient or satisfy a need (verb)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Geld sollte für den Einkauf genügen.The money should be enough for the shopping.
  2. Eine Unterschrift wird genügen, um das Dokument zu bestätigen.A signature will suffice to confirm the document.
  3. Drei Stunden Training pro Woche genügen für eine gute Fitness.Three hours of training per week are enough for good fitness.

2.) "To comply with a standard or requirement (verb)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine Leistung genügt den Anforderungen des Unternehmens.His performance meets the company's requirements.
  2. Das Produkt genügt den Sicherheitsstandards nicht.The product does not comply with the safety standards.
  3. Um zu bestehen, genügt es, 50% der Punkte zu erreichen.To pass, it is enough to achieve 50% of the points.
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