zufrieden
satisfied
Describing the state in which you are happy with a situation, performance, or result and do not want any change.
EXAMPLE
Der Kunde war mit dem Service sehr zufrieden.
The customer was very satisfied with the service.
zufrieden
satisfied
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Meanings
jemanden zufrieden lassen
to leave someone alone
A fixed expression meaning to leave someone in peace and not continue to disturb or bother them.
EXAMPLE
Jetzt lass mich endlich mit dem Thema zufrieden!
Now finally leave me alone about this topic!
Usage tips
Word structure
The word is made up of 'zu' and 'Frieden' (peace). So someone who is zufrieden (satisfied) is literally 'at peace' with a situation.
EXAMPLE
Nach einem langen Arbeitstag war er einfach nur zufrieden, zu Hause zu sein.
After a long workday, he was simply satisfied to be at home.
Fixed preposition
The adjective 'zufrieden' (satisfied) is almost always used with the preposition 'mit' (with) and the dative to express what you are satisfied with.
EXAMPLE
Ich bin mit meiner neuen Wohnung sehr zufrieden.
I am very satisfied with my new apartment.
Adverbial use
'Zufrieden' (satisfied) can also be used as an adverb to describe a verb. It then expresses that an action is carried out in a satisfied state.
EXAMPLE
Er lehnte sich zufrieden zurück und schloss die Augen.
He leaned back contentedly and closed his eyes.
Fixed expression
The expression 'jemanden zufrieden lassen' (to leave someone alone) means to leave a person in peace. The person who is to be left in peace is in the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Er wollte über das Thema nicht mehr reden, also ließ ich ihn zufrieden.
He didn't want to talk about the topic anymore, so I left him alone.
Compare with
zufrieden vs glücklich
happy / lucky
Both words can describe a positive reaction to a result. „Zufrieden“ evaluates a situation or performance as good enough and appropriate, while „glücklich“ expresses a stronger, more general feeling of happiness. „Zufrieden“ fits an objective evaluation, while „glücklich“ is more suitable for great personal joy.
zufrieden
Mit dem Ergebnis ihrer Prüfung ist sie sehr zufrieden.
She is very satisfied with the result of her exam.
glücklich
Über das Ergebnis ihrer Prüfung ist sie sehr glücklich.
She is very happy about the result of her exam.
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