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serve in German

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

serve in German

Angabe
noun
(sports) An act of putting the ball or shuttlecock in play in various games.
dienen
verb
(transitive) To be a servant for; to work for, to be employed by. [from 13th c.]
bedienen
verb
(transitive) To be a servant for; to work for, to be employed by. [from 13th c.]
servieren
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.]
aufschlagen
verb
(transitive, intransitive, sports) To lead off with the first delivery over the net in tennis, volleyball, ping pong, badminton etc. [from 16th c.]
den Aufschlag haben
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.
    "The waiter served our food quickly."
  2. verb To be useful or suitable for a particular purpose.
    "This old box can serve as a table."
  3. verb To officially deliver a legal document to someone.
    "A court official served him with the divorce papers."
  4. verb To hit the ball first to start play in tennis, volleyball, and similar sports.
    "She served an ace to win the match."

serve in a sentence

  • The waiter served our food quickly.
  • She has served this community for over twenty years.
  • This old box can serve as a table.
  • A rolled-up towel can serve as a pillow in a pinch.

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Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "serve" in German?

"serve" in German is Angabe, dienen, bedienen. serve means: To provide help, food, or a service to someone.

How do you use "serve" in a sentence?

Example: "The waiter served our food quickly." In German, "serve" is Angabe, dienen, bedienen.

Are there other ways to say "serve" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "serve": Angabe, dienen, bedienen, servieren, aufschlagen, den Aufschlag haben.

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