tillfredsställer

Tillfredsställer is a Swedish transitive verb meaning to satisfy, fulfill, or meet a need, requirement, or expectation. It is commonly used in contexts such as business, law, technology, and customer service, where something must meet specific criteria or demands. The verb often governs nouns like krav (requirements), behov (needs), or begäran (request), and can also appear with abstract objects such as the standards or specifications that are being met.

Conjugation and forms: Infinitiv tillfredsställa; present tense tillfredsställer; past tense tillfredsställde; supine tillfredsställt. The past participle is tillfredsställd and can function as an adjective (tillfredsställd kund, a satisfied customer). The verb forms a regular conjugation pattern for Swedish verbs ending in -lla, with the usual stem maintained across tenses. In passive constructions, the subject receives the action, as in kraven tillfredsställs av företaget (the requirements are satisfied by the company).

Usage notes: Tillfredsställer is strictly transitive and typically requires a direct object in singular or plural form. Common collocations include tillfredsställa krav, tillfredsställa behov, and tillfredsställa en begäran. Depending on context, synonyms such as uppfylla or möta may be used, with nuances: uppfylla emphasizes fulfillment of explicit criteria, while möta can be broader, meaning to meet expectations or challenges.

Examples: Företaget tillfredsställer de tekniska kraven. Reglerna tillfredsställer inte alla användares behov. När kundfrågor besvaras snabbt tillfredsställs kunderna.