befriedigen
satisfy
Jemandem das geben oder tun, was er möchte oder braucht, damit er sich gut oder glücklich fühlt.
The German word "befriedigen" is a verb that means "to satisfy" or "to fulfill". It is made up of be- (a prefix) and Frieden, which means "peace".
- Frieden = peace
- befriedigen = to bring peace or satisfaction, to fulfill desires or needs.
Similar words include:
- zufriedenstellen (to satisfy)
- erfüllen (to fulfill)
- stillen (to quench, satisfy, especially thirst or hunger)
Difference:
- befriedigen carries a broader sense of fulfilling needs or desires—even emotional or abstract—while stillen often refers to physical needs, like hunger or thirst. Erfüllen highlights completion or fulfillment of a condition or task. Zufriedenstellen is close to befriedigen but can feel more formal or targeted towards meeting expectations.
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Examples
Sie kann ihre Neugier nicht befriedigen.verb
She cannot satisfy her curiosity.
Das Ergebnis wird mich nicht befriedigen.verb
The result will not satisfy me.
Der Vorschlag soll alle Beteiligten befriedigen.verb
The proposal is supposed to satisfy all parties involved.
Das Angebot befriedigt die Bedürfnisse der Kunden.verb
The offer satisfies the customers' needs.
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