genügt

genügt is a German verb derived from the adjective "genug," meaning "enough." It translates to "suffices," "is enough," or "satisfies." The verb is typically used in the third person singular, both present and past tense, as in "Es genügt" (It suffices) or "Das genügte" (That was enough). It indicates that a certain quantity, quality, or action meets the required standard or is sufficient for a particular purpose.

The usage of genügt often implies a degree of completeness or satisfaction. For instance, "Diese Menge Mehl genügt für den Kuchen" means that this amount of flour is sufficient to make the cake. Similarly, "Seine Entschuldigung genügte ihr nicht" translates to "His apology was not enough for her," indicating a lack of satisfaction. The verb can also be used impersonally, as in "Mir genügt das" (That is enough for me). It is a common verb in everyday German, highlighting the concept of adequacy and sufficiency in various contexts.