Zufriedengeben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zufriedengeben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to settle for", "to be content with" or "to make do with".

Essential properties of "zufriedengeben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: zufriedengeben
Simple past: gab zufrieden
Participle: zufriedengegeben

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "zufriedengeben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To settle for or be content with something"

Definition: "To accept a situation or outcome without complaints or dissatisfaction."
Translation(s): to settle for, to be content with, to make do with, to accept
Synonym(s): sich abfinden, sich begnügen
Antonym(s): unzufrieden sein, sich beschweren
Related word(s): zufrieden, Zufriedenheit

📝 Some usage examples:

Er musste sich mit dem zweiten Platz zufriedengeben.He had to settle for second place.
Sie konnte sich nicht mit der Entscheidung zufriedengeben.She could not be content with the decision.
Nach langer Diskussion gab er sich schließlich zufriedengeben.After a long discussion, he finally settled.

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