German Conversation · Level 39
73 words
German word
Zufriedenheit
Pronunciation
IPA/t͡suˈfʁiːdn̩haɪ̯t/
Meaning
- feminine nounsatisfaction
Example
Nach dem Essen spürte ich Zufriedenheit.
After the meal, I felt a sense of satisfaction.
More examples
Die Zufriedenheit der Mitarbeiter ist für das Betriebsklima entscheidend.
Employee satisfaction is crucial to the workplace climate.
Core concept
A settled inner balance that remains when an outcome meets one's needs or standards.
Common phrases
Zufriedenheit mit dem Service
satisfaction with the service
große Zufriedenheit
great satisfaction
die Zufriedenheit steigern
increase satisfaction
Similar words
Befriedigung: The satisfaction felt when a want or expectation is fulfilled.
Glück: A profoundly happy state accompanied by a sense of fulfillment.
Wohlbefinden: A condition of feeling healthy, at ease, and comfortable in body and mind.
Freude: A temporary emotional lift caused by an enjoyable experience.
Definition in German
Das Gefühl, dass etwas ausreichend gut ist und man deshalb inneren Frieden oder Genugtuung empfindet.
Word origin
Zufriedenheit is formed from zufrieden with the noun suffix -heit, while zufrieden goes back to Middle High German zuo vride, meaning at peace.
Usage tips
- Zufriedenheit is a feminine noun, die Zufriedenheit, and normally has no plural when it denotes a general state.
Other meanings
- contentmentnoun
Opposites
- Unzufriedenheitdissatisfactionnoun
Related words
- Zufriedenheitsquotesatisfaction ratenoun
- Zufriedenheitsbefragungsatisfaction surveynoun
- zufriedensatisfiedadjective