Destul

Destul is a Romanian word meaning "enough" or "sufficient." It functions as an adverb and as a predeterminer or determiner, conveying adequacy in various contexts. It is widely used in standard Romanian and in regional speech.

As an adverb or determinative, destul can combine with adjectives to form the common construction destul de + adjective, which conveys a moderate or strong degree (for example, destul de important, destul de rapid). It can also appear before a noun in expressions that indicate sufficiency of quantity, though exact usage can vary by dialect.

In informal speech, destul may stand alone as an interjection meaning "Enough!" or "Stop that." It is often used to set boundaries in conversation.

Etymology and history: Destul is regarded as part of the native Romanian lexicon with long-standing attestation from medieval to modern periods. Some linguists have proposed possible historical influences from neighboring languages, but there is no consensus on a non-native origin.

Usage notes: In most contexts, destul conveys the sense of sufficiency, comparable to the Romanian synonyms suficient or the construct destul de used to adjust degree. It can be contrasted with expressions that request additional quantity or emphasize excess.