αρκετά
arketá
The Greek word for "enough" is αρκετά (arketá).
αρκετά is used to express that a quantity, amount or degree is sufficient. It can function as a determiner to describe amounts or an adverb to describe the degree of an action or quality. It is also frequently used as a single-word exclamation, Αρκετά!, to tell someone to stop a behavior or to signal that a situation has reached its limit.
Meaning: sufficient (det)
Which one should you use?
While both αρκετά and επαρκώς can be translated as "sufficiently", αρκετά is the standard word for everyday use. In contrast, επαρκώς is more formal and is typically used in technical, legal or official contexts.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
αρκετά is indeclinable, meaning it does not change its form based on the gender, number or case of the noun it modifies.
How do you pronounce it?
arketá
Did you know?
- The root of αρκετά is related to the concept of a 'stronghold' or 'protection', implying that having 'enough' provides security.
- When used as an exclamation, Αρκετά! is often accompanied by a sharp hand gesture, such as a palm facing outward, to physically signal a stop.
- If you want to say 'that is enough' to a person performing an annoying action, you might use the more forceful Φτά! instead of the polite αρκετά.
Examples in context
- Ο Τομ έχει αρκετά λεφτά.Tom has enough money.This sentence shows how to use αρκετά to describe an amount of money.Tatoeba #5418468 by Zeus, translation #5418418 by CK
- Δεν είσ' αρκετά γρήγορη.You're not fast enough.This sentence demonstrates using αρκετά as an adverb to describe the degree of speed.Tatoeba #5518953 by Zeus, translation #1476 by CK
- Αρκετά με τα ψέματά σου!Enough of your lies!This sentence shows how to use αρκετά as an exclamation to demand an end to an action.Tatoeba #7055766 by janMiso, translation #7052761 by Hybrid
- Αρκετά παρακαλώ.That's enough, please.
- Δεν μπορώ άλλο, αρκετά.I can't take it anymore, enough.
- Φτάνει πια, πάρα πολύ.That's enough now, way too much.
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Example conversation
Dimitris and Anastasia are at a grocery store.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΈχουμε αρκετά φρούτα για το πρωινό;Échoume arketá froutá gia to proinó;Do we have enough fruit for breakfast?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, έχουμε αρκετά μήλα και πορτοκάλια.Nai, échoume arketá míla kai portokália.Yes, we have enough apples and oranges.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΤότε δεν χρειάζεται να αγοράσουμε άλλα.Tóte den chriázetai na agorásoume álla.Then we don't need to buy more.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΣωστά, ας πάμε στο ταμείο.Sosstá, as páme sto tameío.Right, let's go to the checkout.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry αρκετά, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
