soddisfi

Soddisfi is the second-person singular present indicative form of the Italian verb soddisfare, which means to satisfy, to fulfill, or to meet a need, rule, or expectation. It is used when addressing someone directly to indicate that they meet or fulfill a condition, request, or desire. For example: “Se soddisfi i requisiti, potrai partecipare” or “Soddisfi le esigenze del cliente.”

Etymology and related forms: the verb soddisfare derives from the Latin satis facere, meaning to do enough. In Italian, the infinitive is soddisfare, and the present tense forms include soddisfo (io), soddisfi (tu), soddisfa (lui/lei), soddisfiamo (noi), soddisfate (voi), soddisfano (loro). The present participle is soddisfacente, and the past participle is soddisfatto, used with avere to form compound tenses (ho soddisfatto). The gerund is soddisfacendo. Note that the imperative forms are soddisfa (tu) or soddisfate (voi); tevreden usage does not use soddisfi as an imperative.

Usage notes: soddisfi governs a direct object representing what is being satisfied, such as requisiti, esigenze, una domanda, una curiosità, or una promessa. Common collocations include soddisfare i requisiti, soddisfare un bisogno, soddisfare una curiosità, e soddisfare una richiesta. In everyday Italian, more natural alternatives for certain contexts include soddisfare, mantenere, o adempiere, depending on nuance.

See also: soddisfare as a key Italian verb; related verbal forms and nuances in expressing adequacy, fulfillment, and compliance.