This is the 7358th most frequent German word.
genugtuung
Satisfaction or gratification, often from justice or vindication.
Here, 'Genugtuung' is used to express a feeling of contentment and gratification stemming from an acknowledgment or achievement.
Die Anerkennung seiner Mühe brachte ihm große Genugtuung.
The recognition of his effort brought him great satisfaction.
In this sentence, 'Genugtuung' reflects the sense of personal fulfillment experienced due to an accomplishment.
Sie empfand eine gewisse Genugtuung, als sie den Wettbewerb gewann.
She felt a certain satisfaction when she won the competition.
The term 'Genugtuung' is employed here to denote a feeling of relief or contentment following a reconciling or gratifying event.