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serve in Czech

serve in Czech is podávat, servírovat, sloužit — serve means to provide help, food, or a service to someone.

serve in Czech

podávat
verb
(transitive) To set down (food or drink) on the table to be eaten; to bring (food, drink) to a person. [from 15th c.]
servírovat
verb
(transitive) To set down (food or drink) on the table to be eaten; to bring (food, drink) to a person. [from 15th c.]
sloužit
verb
(transitive) To be a servant for; to work for, to be employed by. [from 13th c.]
podat
verb
(transitive, intransitive, sports) To lead off with the first delivery over the net in tennis, volleyball, ping pong, badminton etc. [from 16th c.]

What does "serve" mean?

  1. verb To provide help, food, or a service to someone.
    "Our small cafe serves hot soup to anyone who comes in from the cold."
  2. verb To be useful or suitable for a particular purpose.
    "A flat stone can serve as a doorstop on windy days."
  3. verb To officially deliver a legal document to someone.
    "The bailiff came to the house to serve a notice on the tenant."
  4. verb To hit the ball first to start play in tennis, volleyball, and similar sports.
    "It's your turn to serve, so toss the ball up high."
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serve in a sentence

  • Our small cafe serves hot soup to anyone who comes in from the cold.
  • The waiter served our food quickly.
  • A flat stone can serve as a doorstop on windy days.
  • This old box can serve as a table.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "serve" in Czech?
"serve" in Czech is podávat, servírovat, sloužit. serve means: To provide help, food, or a service to someone.
How do you use "serve" in a sentence?
Example: "Our small cafe serves hot soup to anyone who comes in from the cold." In Czech, "serve" is podávat, servírovat, sloužit.
Are there other ways to say "serve" in Czech?
Yes — Czech has 4 translations listed for "serve": podávat, servírovat, sloužit, podat.
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