German Conversation · Level 63
76 words
German word
zufriedenstellend
Pronunciation
IPA/t͡suˈfʁiːdn̩ˌʃtɛlənt/
Meaning
- adjectivesatisfactory
Example
Das ist ein zufriedenstellendes Ergebnis.
That is a satisfactory result.
More examples
Die Arbeit war zufriedenstellend.
The work was satisfactory.
Core concept
A result that reaches the expected line and leaves no important gap, but does not stand out.
Common phrases
als zufriedenstellend empfinden
find satisfactory
zufriedenstellende Lösung
satisfactory solution
nicht zufriedenstellend
not satisfactory
Similar words
befriedigend: Meeting expectations with a satisfactory result, without being outstanding.
akzeptabel: Within acceptable limits and suitable for acceptance.
ausreichend: Just sufficient to fulfill the intended purpose.
annehmbar: Reasonable enough to be accepted in the circumstances.
Definition in German
ein Adjektiv für etwas, das die Anforderungen erfüllt und damit zufrieden macht, ohne übermäßig positiv zu wirken
Word origin
The adjective comes from the verb zufriedenstellen, formed from zufrieden, meaning content, and stellen, meaning put or make, with the present participle ending -end.
Usage tips
- In reviews, zufriedenstellend often sounds mildly reserved, so it can imply that the result is adequate rather than impressive.
Other meanings
- acceptableadjective
Opposites
- unbefriedigendunsatisfactoryadjective
- mangelhaftinadequateadjective
Related words
- zufriedenstellensatisfyverb
- Zufriedenheitsatisfactionnoun