Breakdown of Die Zufriedenheit des Kunden ist wichtig.
sein
to be
wichtig
important
der Kunde
the customer
die Zufriedenheit
the satisfaction
Questions & Answers about Die Zufriedenheit des Kunden ist wichtig.
How do I know the gender of Zufriedenheit?
The suffix -heit always makes a noun feminine, which is why it takes the feminine article die. You will also see this predictable feminine gender with suffixes like -keit, -ung, and -schaft.
Is Zufriedenheit related to the adjective zufrieden?
Yes! Zufrieden is an adjective meaning "satisfied" or "content". Adding the suffix -heit turns it into an abstract noun, Zufriedenheit (satisfaction). This works just like adding "-ness" or "-tion" to an adjective in English.
Why does Kunde have an -n at the end in des Kunden?
Kunde (customer) belongs to a special group of masculine nouns often called "weak nouns" (or n-declension). These nouns add an -n or -en in all cases except the nominative singular. Since it is in the genitive case here to show possession ("of the customer"), it becomes des Kunden.
Could I say die Zufriedenheit von dem Kunden instead of using the genitive des Kunden?