befriedigend
satisfactory
Definition & meaning
The German word befriedigend is an adjective that primarily means "satisfactory" or "sufficient." It describes something that meets expectations or requirements well enough, though it is often used to denote an average level of quality that is acceptable but not exceptional.
In the context of the German grading system (specifically in schools and universities), befriedigend corresponds to the grade "3" (on a scale from 1 to 6), which translates to "satisfactory" or "average."
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: It is an adjective derived from the present participle of the verb befriedigen . As an adjective, it follows standard German declension rules depending on the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies.
Word origin: The word is composed of the prefix be- and the verb friedigen (archaic for "to make peaceful" or "to satisfy," related to the noun Friede , meaning "peace"). Thus, it literally describes something that brings peace or settles a need.
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Examples
Das Ergebnis ist für uns befriedigend.adjective
The result is satisfactory for us.
Sie finden die Leistung lediglich befriedigend.adjective
They find the performance merely satisfactory.
Meine Leistung war nur befriedigend.adjective
My performance was only satisfactory.
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