Adjective
/kənˈtɛntɪd/ (UK & US)
Derived from the Latin "contentus," meaning satisfied, and later from Old French "content," leading to the English "contented."
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | content | /kɔ̃.tɑ̃/ |
| Spanish | contento | /konˈtento/ |
| German | zufrieden | /tsuˈfʁiːdən/ |
| Russian | довольный | /dɐˈvolʲnɨj/ |
| Hindi | संतुष्ट | /santuṣṭa/ |
| Chinese | 满足的 | /mǎn zú de/ |
| Japanese | 満足した | /manzoku shita/ |
| Arabic | راضٍ | /rāḍin/ |
| Portuguese | contente | /kõˈtẽ.tʃi/ |
| Bengali | সন্তুষ্ট | /santuṣṭa/ |
| Marathi | समाधानी | /samādhānī/ |
| Tamil | திருப்தியுற்ற | /tiruptiyuṟṟa/ |
| Telugu | సంతృప్త | /santrupta/ |
| Gujarati | સંતોષી | /santoṣī/ |
| Kannada | ಸಂತೃಪ್ತ | /santrupta/ |
| Malayalam | തൃപ്ത | /tṛpta/ |
The word "contented" has been used since the 16th century in literature and everyday speech, often to describe a state of peaceful satisfaction.
In different cultures, contentment is associated with minimalism, mindfulness, or gratitude, often linked to philosophical and religious teachings.
Contentment is a widely discussed concept in psychology, often linked to emotional well-being and life satisfaction. Philosophers and thinkers throughout history have emphasized the importance of being contented as a key to happiness.