Zaspokój

Zaspokój is a Polish verb that translates to "to satisfy," "to appease," or "to allay" in English. It is a perfective verb, meaning it describes a completed action. The imperfective counterpart is zaspokajać.

The verb zaspokój can be used in a variety of contexts. It can refer to satisfying a physical need, such as hunger or thirst, as in "zaspokój głód" (satisfy hunger). It can also be used to describe fulfilling a desire or longing, for example, "zaspokój moje pragnienie wiedzy" (satisfy my thirst for knowledge). Furthermore, zaspokój can be used to denote calming or soothing a person's emotions or anxieties, such as "zaspokój swoje obawy" (allay your fears).

The root of the word is related to the concept of "spokój," meaning peace or calm. Therefore, zaspokój implies bringing something to a state of peace or contentment by fulfilling its needs or resolving its disturbances. The verb can be conjugated in various tenses and moods to reflect different grammatical situations, but the core meaning of fulfillment and satisfaction remains consistent.