Good enough for Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /iˈnəf/, /ɪˈnəf/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
GUUD-i-NUHF-fer, GID-i-NUHF-fer, GUUD-i-NUHF-fur, GID-i-NUHF-fur
ɡˈʊd/ /ɪnˈʌf/ /fˈɔː
gUUD-in-UHF-for, gUUD-in-UHF-faw
Definition
When something meets the required standard or is satisfactory for a particular use or person.
Usage & Nuances
Often used to imply something is just satisfactory, not excellent. Commonly followed by phrases like 'me', 'the job', 'her', etc. Can sound a bit negative if expectations are high. Do not use in very formal writing.
Spanish: lo suficientemente bueno para - suficiente paraPortuguese (BR): bom o suficiente para - suficiente paraPortuguese (PT): bom o suficiente para - suficiente paraChinese (Simplified): 足够好，适合于 - 足以Chinese (Traditional): 足夠好，適合於 - 足以Hindi: के लिए पर्याप्त अच्छाArabic: جيد بما فيه الكفاية لـBengali: যথেষ্ট ভালো (জন্য) - মানানসই (জন্য)Russian: достаточно дляJapanese: 〜に十分だ - 〜にふさわしいVietnamese: đủ tốt choKorean: ~에 충분하다 - ~에 적합하다Turkish: -e/-a yeterince iyiUrdu: کافی اچھا (کے لیے)Indonesian: cukup baik untuk
Example Sentences
This chair is good enough for the kitchen.
basic
Your answer is good enough for now.
basic
Is this water good enough for drinking?
basic
It's not perfect, but it's good enough for me.
natural
If it's good enough for the boss, it's good enough for us.
natural
He doesn't think his work is good enough for the competition.
natural