Polyglot Dictionary

reichen

/ˈʁaɪ̯çn̩/

verb B1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

V Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Common Domain General Tone Neutral

Forms

present (3rd sg.)
reicht
past
reichte
perfect
hat gereicht

Meaning

  1. to be enough, to suffice

  2. to hand, to pass (something to someone)

    • Kannst du mir das Salz reichen?

      Can you pass me the salt?

    • Kannst du mir bitte das Salz reichen? Es steht direkt vor dir.

      Can you pass me the salt, please? It is right in front of you.

V Category State Concreteness Concrete Agency Voluntary Duration Durative Transitivity Transitive

Similar words

genügen

genügen and reichen are close synonyms for "to be enough, to suffice"; genügen is slightly more formal, reichen more common and everyday.

Practice

1 What does reichen mean?

2 Fill the gap: Das Geld ___ nicht für alle.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches reichen?

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