Noun
die Genugtuung
Pronunciation: [ɡəˈnuːkˌtuːʊŋ]
satisfaction
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plural Genugtuungen
Meanings
Noun
- satisfaction
- redress; amends
Example sentence
Mit großer Genugtuung nahm sie das Urteil zur Kenntnis.
She took note of the verdict with great satisfaction.
Word forms
singular
die Genugtuung
plural
die Genugtuungen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Genugtuung
Accusativedie Genugtuung
Dativeder Genugtuung
Genitiveder Genugtuung
Plural
Nominativedie Genugtuungen
Accusativedie Genugtuungen
Dativeden Genugtuungen
Genitiveder Genugtuungen
Usage
- mit Genugtuung — With satisfaction, often at a vindication or welcome outcome.
- Genugtuung / Vergnügen — A sense of satisfaction or redress versus enjoyment.
Mit Genugtuung sah sie, dass sich die lange Arbeit gelohnt hatte.
She saw with satisfaction that the long effort had paid off.