Befriedigung
/bəˈfʁiːdɪɡʊŋ/
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Meaning
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satisfaction, gratification
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Die Arbeit gibt ihm Befriedigung.
The work gives him satisfaction.
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Similar words
Befriedigung is satisfaction in a general or personal sense — from a job well done (it also has a specific sexual meaning); Genugtuung is the satisfaction of vindication, getting what's deserved, like justice being served.
Practice
1 What does Befriedigung mean?
satisfaction, gratification
2 Fill the gap: Die Arbeit gibt ihm ___.
Full sentence: Die Arbeit gibt ihm Befriedigung. (The work gives him satisfaction.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches Befriedigung?
Befriedigung: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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