Tillfredsställt

Tillfredsställt is a Swedish term used as the supine or past participle form of the verb tillfredsställa, meaning to satisfy or fulfill a need, requirement, or expectation. In its adjectival use it translates as “satisfied” or “fulfilled.” For example, behovet är tillfredsställt (the need is satisfied) or Kraven är tillfredsställda (the requirements are fulfilled).

Etymology and form: The word is built from the prefix till- (toward, to) and the compound verb fredsställa, which carries the sense of meeting or satisfying a condition. The form tillfredsställt is commonly seen in perfect or passive constructions, and as an attributive or predicative adjective to describe a state of satisfaction.

Usage: Tillfredsställt occurs most often in formal, legal, contractual, or quality-management contexts, where needs, requirements, or expectations are described as having been met. Common phrases include “behovet är tillfredsställt” and “kraven är tillfredsställda.” It denotes a completed state of fulfillment and is frequently contrasted with otillfredsställt (not satisfied or unmet).

Related terms: The noun form tillfredsställelse denotes the concept of satisfaction. Related verbs include tillfredsställa (to satisfy/fulfill) and synonyms or near-synonyms such as uppfylla or möta in appropriate contexts, though each word carries its own nuances.

See also: tillfredsställelse, tillfredsställa, nöjdhet.

Overall, tillfredsställt is a formal, state-descriptive form used to indicate that needs, requirements, or expectations have been adequately met.