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servant in German

servant in German is Diener, Bediensteter, Dienerin — servant means a person employed to do household or personal work for someone else.

servant in German

Diener
noun
One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.
Bediensteter
noun
One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.
Dienerin
noun
One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.
Dienstbote
noun
One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.
Knecht
noun
One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.
Magd
noun
One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.
Helfer
noun
One who serves another, providing help in some manner.
Helferin
noun
One who serves another, providing help in some manner.
Diener
noun
One who serves another, providing help in some manner.

What does "servant" mean?

  1. noun A person employed to do household or personal work for someone else.
    "In the novel, a young servant brings the family their tea each afternoon."
  2. noun Someone who serves or helps another, often in a devoted or humble way (including "civil servant" for public officials).
    "The nurse thought of herself as a humble servant of the sick and the poor."
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servant in a sentence

  • In the novel, a young servant brings the family their tea each afternoon.
  • The old manor house once had a dozen servants living on the grounds.
  • The nurse thought of herself as a humble servant of the sick and the poor.
  • A civil servant is meant to be a servant of the public, not of politicians.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "servant" in German?
"servant" in German is Diener, Bediensteter, Dienerin. servant means: A person employed to do household or personal work for someone else.
How do you use "servant" in a sentence?
Example: "In the novel, a young servant brings the family their tea each afternoon." In German, "servant" is Diener, Bediensteter, Dienerin.
Are there other ways to say "servant" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "servant": Diener, Bediensteter, Dienerin, Dienstbote, Knecht, Magd.
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