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Translation

to be enough, to suffice

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Word origin

Possibly from Byzantine Greek bastazein ('to carry, bear'), via Vulgar Latin.

Origin
Greek (via Vulgar Latin)
Root
bastazein

Grammar

Verb type-are regular, perfect with essere

Examples

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That is enough, thank you.

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I do not have enough money for the ticket.

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It only took a moment to understand everything.

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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 8: Words 161-170.