Genugtuung
/ɡəˈnuːktuːʊŋ/
die
noun
C1
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Meaning
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 Genugtuung mean?
satisfaction, gratification
2 Fill the gap: Mit ___ sah er auf sein Werk.
Full sentence: Mit Genugtuung sah er auf sein Werk. (He looked at his work with satisfaction.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches Genugtuung?
Genugtuung: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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