German Phrase
Ja, genug für alle Gäste.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that there is a sufficient amount of something—food, drink, seats, etc.—for every guest present. It is a concise way to reassure the group that nobody will be left out.
When to use
Use this sentence when you have just checked the quantity of a dish, a drink, or any resource and want to let the host or the guests know that the supply will cover everyone.
✦Grammar Breakdown
JagenugfüralleGäste
Ja
A simple affirmation. In spoken German it is often followed by a comma when it introduces a clause.
genug
An adverb meaning ‘enough’. It does not change its form and can stand before or after the noun it qualifies.
für + Accusative
The preposition ‘für’ always governs the accusative case; the noun phrase that follows must be in the accusative.
alle (Accusative plural)
Indefinite pronoun/determiner meaning ‘all’. In the accusative plural it stays unchanged: alle.
Gäste (Accusative plural)
Plural of ‘Gast’. With ‘für’ it appears in the accusative: ‘Gäste’.
🗨In Conversation
Haben wir genug Kuchen für alle?
Do we have enough cake for everyone?
Ja, genug für alle Gäste.
Yes, enough for all guests.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, genug für alle Gast.
‘Gast’ is singular; the sentence refers to multiple guests, so the plural ‘Gäste’ is required.
Ja, für alle Gäste genug.
While grammatically possible, the usual word order places ‘genug’ before the prepositional phrase for a smoother, more natural sounding sentence.
↔Alternatives
Ja, es reicht für alle.
Yes, it’s enough for everyone.
Ja, genug für jeden.
Yes, enough for each one.
Ja, genug für alle Anwesenden.
Yes, enough for all present.
Cultural Tip
German hospitality places a strong emphasis on making sure every guest feels included. Saying ‘Ja, genug für alle Gäste’ not only confirms the quantity but also signals politeness and attentiveness. In formal settings you might add ‘Sehr gern’ (with pleasure) or ‘Selbstverständlich’ (of course) to sound even more courteous.