Nomen

die Genugtuung

satisfaction, gratification, redress, compensation

Es war eine große Genugtuung für ihn.

It was a great satisfaction for him.

Er forderte Genugtuung für die Beleidigung.

He demanded redress for the insult.

to feel ((satisfaction)) Mit Genugtuung sah er sein Werk.

to demand ((redress)) ((for sth.)) Er verlangte Genugtuung für den Schaden.

Synonyms: Befriedigung, Zufriedenheit; Antonyms: Enttäuschung, Unzufriedenheit

From 'genug' (enough) + 'tun' (to do). Literally 'doing enough', implying making amends or providing satisfaction.

Think of getting 'enough' (`genug`) compensation to feel satisfied.

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