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serving

/ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

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verb

Bedienen, servieren

(personal) To provide a service (or, by extension, a product, especially food or drink).

Examples :

"The restaurant is serving delicious pasta tonight. "

Das Restaurant serviert heute Abend köstliche Pasta.

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verb

Behandeln, bedienen

To treat (someone) in a given manner.

Examples :

"My teacher is serving the class fairly, giving everyone a chance to speak. "

Mein Lehrer behandelt die Klasse fair und gibt jedem die Möglichkeit, zu sprechen.

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verb

Werben um, den Hof machen

To be suitor to; to be the lover of.

Examples :

"My brother is serving a girl in his class. "

Mein Bruder umwirbt ein Mädchen in seiner Klasse.

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verb

Wirksam sein, nützen

To be effective.

Examples :

"The new teaching method is serving its purpose well; the students are understanding the material more easily. "

Die neue Lehrmethode ist sehr wirksam; die Schüler verstehen den Stoff leichter.

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verb

Zustellen, aushändigen

To deliver a document.

Examples :

"The teacher is serving the important announcement letter to the class. "

Der Lehrer händigt der Klasse das wichtige Ankündigungsschreiben aus.

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verb

Aufschlagen

To lead off with the first delivery over the net in tennis, volleyball, ping pong, badminton etc.

Examples :

"The student served the ball powerfully, putting the team in a good position to win the match. "

Der Schüler schlug den Ball kraftvoll auf und brachte das Team in eine gute Position, um das Spiel zu gewinnen.

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verb

Bedecken, begatten

To copulate with (of male animals); to cover.

Examples :

"The rooster served the hen early this morning. "

Der Hahn hat die Henne heute Morgen begattet.

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verb

Dienen, im Militärdienst stehen

To be in military service.

Examples :

"My uncle is currently serving in the army. "

Mein Onkel dient derzeit in der Armee.

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verb

Bedienen, handhaben

To work, to operate (a weapon).

Examples :

"The soldier expertly served his rifle during the training exercise. "

Der Soldat bediente sein Gewehr während der Übung fachmännisch.

military weapon work

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verb

Absitzen, verbüßen

To work through (a given period of time in prison, a sentence).

Examples :

"The prisoner is serving a five-year sentence for theft. "

Der Gefangene verbüßt eine fünfjährige Haftstrafe wegen Diebstahls.

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verb

Umwickeln

To wind spun yarn etc. tightly around (a rope or cable, etc.) so as to protect it from chafing or from the weather.

Examples :

"The sailor served the thick rope with twine to protect it from the rough waves. "

Der Seemann umwickelte das dicke Seil mit Bindfaden, um es vor den rauen Wellen zu schützen.

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verb

Dienen, ausüben

To perform (a public obligation).

Examples :

"The student council members are serving on the food committee this year. "

Die Mitglieder der Studentenvertretung üben dieses Jahr im Lebensmittelausschuss aus.

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verb

Jemanden mit Crack versorgen

To provide crack cocaine (to), usually by selling, dealing, or distributing.

Examples :

"The suspect was arrested for serving crack cocaine to teenagers in the park. "

Der Verdächtige wurde verhaftet, weil er Teenagern im Park Crack verkaufte.

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noun

Bedienung, Servieren

The action of the verb to serve.

Examples :

"The waiter's serving of the food was slow, causing everyone to get impatient. "

Die Bedienung des Kellners des Essens war langsam, was alle ungeduldig machte.

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noun

Portion, Anteil

A portion (especially, of a meal) served to someone.

Examples :

"The serving of spaghetti was large enough for two people. "

Die Portion Spaghetti war groß genug für zwei Personen.

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noun

Ummantelung, Isolierung

A layer added to the outside of an electrical cable to protect it.

Examples :

"The electrician carefully wrapped the serving around the electrical cord to prevent damage. "

Der Elektriker wickelte die Ummantelung sorgfältig um das Elektrokabel, um Schäden zu vermeiden.

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adjective

dienend, tätig

That or who serves or serve.

Examples :

"a serving-girl"

ein dienendes Mädchen