genug für heute
/ɡəˈnuːk fyːr ˈhɔʏ̯tə/word by word
The German phrase for "enough for today" is genug für heute.
genug für heute is commonly used to signal the end of a work session, a lesson or a specific activity for the remainder of the day.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of genug (enough), für (for) and heute (today).
Did you know?
- If you look at the word genug through the lens of Indo-European history, it is related to the Albanian word kënaq, meaning 'to satisfy'.
- In a professional German office, saying genug für heute can be a polite way to signal a boundary without explicitly asking to leave. It suggests the goals of the day have been met.
Examples in context
- Das ist genug für heute.That's enough for today.This sentence shows how to use genug für heute to say that something is enough for the day.Tatoeba #1134667 by Esperantostern, translation #242641 by CK
- Kurz vor Ende des Unterrichts hat der Lehrer gesagt: "Genug für heute."Towards the end of the lesson the teacher said, "Enough for today."This sentence illustrates a teacher using genug für heute towards the end of a lesson.Tatoeba #5385115 by 7evenbananas, translation #10119662 by sundown
- Es ist genug für heute.It is enough for today.This sentence shows how to use genug für heute to say it is enough for the day.Tatoeba #9512589 by Adelpa, translation #862501 by lugal
- Es ist genug für heuteIt's enough for today
- Es reicht für heute, ich bin erschöpftIt's enough for today, I'm exhausted
- Es langt für heute, ich habe genug gearbeitetThat's enough for today, I've worked enough
- Es ist Schluss für heute, ich möchte mich entspannenIt's over for today, I want to relax
- Es hat gereicht für heute, ich möchte jetzt Feierabend machenIt was enough for today, I want to finish work now
- Genug für heute. Ich denke, wir sollten morgen weiterarbeiten.Enough for today. I think we should continue working tomorrow.
- Es langt für heute. Lass uns später losgehen.That's enough for today. Let's go out later.
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Example conversation
Laura and Maximilian are studying together in the library.
- LauraIch kann mich nicht mehr konzentrieren.I can't concentrate anymore.
- MaximilianIch glaube, das ist genug für heute.I think that is enough for today.
- LauraJa, wir sollten eine Pause machen.Yes, we should take a break.
- MaximilianGehen wir nach Hause, Maximilian?Shall we go home, Maximilian?
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (genug, für, heute) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries für, genug, heute, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
