adjective
satisfactory, satisfying
B1
Meaning: 'satisfactory' or 'satisfying'. An adjective derived from the verb 'befriedigen'; it is gradable (comparative: befriedigender; superlative: am befriedigendsten) and can function as a participle adjective. Use like 'ein befriedigendes Ergebnis'. Not a verb; no auxiliary or reflexive concerns here.
Examples
Das Ergebnis des Tests war befriedigend.
The test result was satisfactory.
Es ist für mich wichtig, dass die Arbeit auch emotional befriedigend ist.
It's important to me that the work is also emotionally satisfying.
Obwohl die Ergebnisse befriedigend waren, bemängelte der Prüfer einzelne Punkte, bevor er das Zertifikat ausstellte.
Although the results were satisfactory, the examiner criticised individual points before he issued the certificate.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a report card with a thumbs-up sticker and the word 'befriedigend' stamped on it to mean 'satisfactory'.
Sounds a bit like 'be-fried-ing' — imagine being satisfied after a good fried meal.
Notes
Used both as an evaluative adjective (e.g., school grade 'befriedigend' ~ grade 3) and as a general adjective meaning 'satisfying'. As a participial adjective it is derived from the verb 'befriedigen'.