genügend
enough
Available in a sufficient quantity or to a sufficient degree; as much as is needed.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben genügend Zeit, um vor dem Kinobesuch noch etwas zu essen.
We have enough time to get something to eat before going to the cinema.
genügend
enough
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Meanings
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Word family
'Genügend' (enough) is the present participle of the verb 'genügen' (to suffice, to be enough). If something 'genügt' (is enough), it is available in a sufficient quantity.
EXAMPLE
Ein einfaches „Danke“ genügt mir schon.
A simple 'thank you' is enough for me.
No declension
A special feature of 'genügend' (enough) is that before a noun it is often not declined. This form is very common and correct.
EXAMPLE
Hast du genügend Geld dabei?
Do you have enough money with you?
Typical collocations
The word is often used with abstract or uncountable nouns to express a sufficient amount. Typical phrases are 'genügend Zeit' (enough time), 'genügend Platz' (enough space), 'genügend Geld' (enough money), or 'genügend Schlaf' (enough sleep).
EXAMPLE
Achte darauf, genügend Schlaf zu bekommen.
Make sure you get enough sleep.
Compare with
genügend vs genug
enough
Genug and genügend both mean that the necessary quantity or degree has been reached. Genug is usually more everyday and remains unchanged before a noun. Genügend often sounds more formal and can either remain unchanged there or be inflected like an adjective.
genügend
Für den Antrag liegen genügende Belege vor.
There is sufficient supporting documentation for the application.
genug
Für den Antrag liegen genug Belege vor.
There is enough supporting documentation for the application.
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