Befriedigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Befriedigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to satisfy", "to fulfill" or "to meet".

Essential properties of "befriedigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: befriedigen
  • Simple past: befriedigte
  • Participle: befriedigt

See full conjugation of befriedigen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "befriedigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To satisfy a desire, need, or demand"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der neue Spielplatz wird die Bedürfnisse der Kinder befriedigen.The new playground will satisfy the children's needs.
  2. Es ist schwierig, alle Kunden gleichzeitig zu befriedigen.It is difficult to satisfy all customers simultaneously.
  3. Die Regierung versucht, die Forderungen der Demonstranten zu befriedigen.The government is trying to satisfy the demands of the demonstrators.

2.) "To calm or appease a feeling/mood"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Musik kann oft unsere befriedigen.Music can often calm our feelings.
  2. Der Politiker versuchte, die aufgebrachte Menge zu befriedigen.The politician tried to appease the agitated crowd.
  3. Eine warme Mahlzeit kann den Hunger befriedigen.A warm meal can satisfy hunger.

3.) "To sexually satisfy"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es ist wichtig, dass beide Partner in einer Beziehung sexuell befriedigt werden.It is important that both partners in a relationship are sexually satisfied.
  2. Manche Menschen können sich selbst befriedigen.Some people can satisfy themselves.
  3. Der Film thematisiert, wie Paare lernen, einander befriedigen.The film explores how couples learn to satisfy each other.
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