VERB
reichen/ˈʁaɪ̯çn̩/to hand; to be enough; to reach
reichen is a German verb that means to hand, to be enough, or to reach. It is pronounced /ˈʁaɪ̯çn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "reichte" and the past participle is "gereicht".
Definitions
1.to hand (to someone); to pass (to someone)(to give something to someone)
a.to hand something to someone
Kannst du mir bitte das Salz reichen?—Can you please hand me the salt?
2.to be enough; to suffice(to suffice)
a.to be sufficient (quantity, amount)
Das Geld reicht nicht für ein neues Auto.—The money is not enough for a new car.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | reichen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | reiche |
| Present (du) | reichst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | reicht |
| Preterite (ich) | reichte |
| Participle II | gereicht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | reichte |
| Imperative (singular) | reiche |
| Imperative (plural) | reicht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "reichen" mean in English?
- "reichen" means to hand, to be enough, or to reach. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "reichen"?
- "reichen" is pronounced /ˈʁaɪ̯çn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "reichen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "reichen" is "gereicht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "reichen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "reichen" becomes "reichte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "reichen"?
- "reichen" is a verb in German.
