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Genugtuung

satisfaction, gratification

noun ge-NOOK-too-ung Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Also means

sense of justice served

Usage Note

Genugtuung carries a sense of deserved satisfaction — things have worked out fairly. Mit Genugtuung stellte sie fest, dass er die Konsequenzen tragen musste — she noted with satisfaction that he had to bear the consequences. Slightly stronger than Befriedigung.

Examples

"Mit stiller Genugtuung sah er, wie sein Plan aufging."

Natural Translation

With quiet satisfaction he watched his plan come together.

Literal Translation

With quiet satisfaction he saw how his plan worked out.

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