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
(sports) An act of putting the ball or shuttlecock in play in various games.
dienen
(transitive) To be a servant for; to work for, to be employed by. [from 13th c.]
bedienen
(transitive) To be a servant for; to work for, to be employed by. [from 13th c.]
servieren
(transitive) To set down (food or drink) on the table to be eaten; to bring (food, drink) to a person. [from 15th c.]
bedienen
(transitive) To set down (food or drink) on the table to be eaten; to bring (food, drink) to a person. [from 15th c.]
aufschlagen
(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
(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?
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verb To provide help, food, or a service to someone.
"The waiter served our food quickly."
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verb To be useful or suitable for a particular purpose.
"This old box can serve as a table."
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verb To officially deliver a legal document to someone.
"A court official served him with the divorce papers."
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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.
Similar words in German
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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