No. 593 in German
genug
Enough.
In a sentence
Ich habe genug Zeit, um das Projekt zu beenden.
I have enough time to complete the project.
Indicates sufficient quantity or degree in a positive context.
Er war nicht schnell genug, um den Zug zu erwischen.
He wasn't fast enough to catch the train.
Highlights insufficiency when paired with a negative context.
Das reicht! Ich habe genug gehört.
That's enough! I've heard enough.
Expresses being frustrated or having reached a limit in a situation.
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