soddisfano

Soddisfano is the third-person plural form of the Italian verb soddisfare in the present indicative. It means that they satisfy, fulfill, or meet something, such as requirements, expectations, or needs. The verb soddisfare is transitive and commonly pairs with a direct object, for example: Le richieste soddisfano i requisiti (The requests satisfy the requirements).

Etymology and form: soddisfare derives from Latin satisfacere, itself from satis “enough” and facere “to do/make.” In Italian, soddisfare belongs to the -fare verb class, and its present indicative forms include soddisfano for loro. The present subjunctive third-person plural is soddisfino, which differs from the indicative form.

Usage and nuance: soddisfare emphasizes meeting a standard, obligation, or desire in a concrete or abstract sense. It is often used in legal, contractual, commercial, or everyday contexts to indicate that criteria or needs have been fulfilled. Related terms include soddisfazione (satisfaction), soddisfacente (satisfying), and soddisfare can contrast with accontentare, which can imply pleasing someone rather than fully meeting a formal requirement.

Examples: Le condizioni soddisfano i criteri previsti dal regolamento. (The conditions meet the criteria set by the regulation.) Le richieste dei clienti soddisfano le esigenze dell’azienda. (The customers’ requests satisfy the company’s needs.)

See also: soddisfare, soddisfazione, soddisfacente, soddisfacente, accontentare.