Good enough Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /iˈnəf/, /ɪˈnəf
GOOD uh-NUHF, GID uh-NUHF
ɡˈʊd/ /ɪnˈʌf
guh-NUHF
Definition
Used to say that something meets the basic requirements or acceptable standards, even if it is not perfect. Can express adequacy or satisfaction with the result.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used to lower expectations or accept imperfection. Common phrases: 'Is it good enough?', 'That's good enough for me.' Can be neutral or slightly negative, suggesting just satisfying minimum standards.
Spanish: suficientemente bueno - lo suficientemente buenoPortuguese (BR): bom o suficientePortuguese (PT): bom o suficienteChinese (Simplified): 足够好Chinese (Traditional): 足夠好Hindi: काफी अच्छाArabic: جيد بما فيه الكفايةBengali: পর্যাপ্ত - ঠিকঠাকRussian: достаточно хорошоJapanese: 十分 - まあまあVietnamese: đủ tốtKorean: 충분히 괜찮은 - 그만하면 되는Turkish: yeterince iyiUrdu: کافی اچھاIndonesian: cukup baik
Example Sentences
Is this cake good enough to serve at the party?
basic
His score was just good enough to pass the test.
basic
Sometimes, being good enough is all you need.
basic
It doesn’t have to be perfect—just good enough.
natural
Honestly, your English is good enough to travel anywhere.
natural
If the weather stays this nice, that’ll be good enough for our picnic.
natural