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serve in Dutch

serve in Dutch is dienen, serveren, bedienen — serve means to provide help, food, or a service to someone.

serve in Dutch

dienen
verb
(transitive) To be a servant for; to work for, to be employed by. [from 13th c.]
serveren
verb
(transitive) To set down (food or drink) on the table to be eaten; to bring (food, drink) to a person. [from 15th c.]
bedienen
verb
(transitive) To set down (food or drink) on the table to be eaten; to bring (food, drink) to a person. [from 15th c.]
opdienen
verb
(transitive) To set down (food or drink) on the table to be eaten; to bring (food, drink) to a person. [from 15th c.]
serveren
verb

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 Dutch?
"serve" in Dutch is dienen, serveren, bedienen. 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 Dutch, "serve" is dienen, serveren, bedienen.
Are there other ways to say "serve" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "serve": dienen, serveren, bedienen, opdienen.
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