verb🔗ShareBedienen, servieren(personal) To provide a service (or, by extension, a product, especially food or drink)."The restaurant is serving delicious pasta tonight. "Das Restaurant serviert heute Abend köstliche Pasta.servicejobbusinessfooddrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBehandeln, bedienenTo treat (someone) in a given manner."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.attitudeactionservicejobhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWerben um, den Hof machenTo be suitor to; to be the lover of."My brother is serving a girl in his class. "Mein Bruder umwirbt ein Mädchen in seiner Klasse.humanpersonfamilyactionliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWirksam sein, nützenTo be effective."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.functionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZustellen, aushändigenTo deliver a document."The teacher is serving the important announcement letter to the class. "Der Lehrer händigt der Klasse das wichtige Ankündigungsschreiben aus.lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufschlagenTo lead off with the first delivery over the net in tennis, volleyball, ping pong, badminton etc."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.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBedecken, begattenTo copulate with (of male animals); to cover."The rooster served the hen early this morning. "Der Hahn hat die Henne heute Morgen begattet.animalsexbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDienen, im Militärdienst stehenTo be in military service."My uncle is currently serving in the army. "Mein Onkel dient derzeit in der Armee.militaryservicejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBedienen, handhabenTo work, to operate (a weapon)."The soldier expertly served his rifle during the training exercise. "Der Soldat bediente sein Gewehr während der Übung fachmännisch.militaryweaponworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbsitzen, verbüßenTo work through (a given period of time in prison, a sentence)."The prisoner is serving a five-year sentence for theft. "Der Gefangene verbüßt eine fünfjährige Haftstrafe wegen Diebstahls.lawtimeactionserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUmwickelnTo wind spun yarn etc. tightly around (a rope or cable, etc.) so as to protect it from chafing or from the weather."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.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDienen, ausübenTo perform (a public obligation)."The student council members are serving on the food committee this year. "Die Mitglieder der Studentenvertretung üben dieses Jahr im Lebensmittelausschuss aus.governmentpoliticsjobserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJemanden mit Crack versorgenTo provide crack cocaine (to), usually by selling, dealing, or distributing."The suspect was arrested for serving crack cocaine to teenagers in the park. "Der Verdächtige wurde verhaftet, weil er Teenagern im Park Crack verkaufte.policelawsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBedienung, ServierenThe action of the verb to serve."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.serviceactionjobfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePortion, AnteilA portion (especially, of a meal) served to someone."The serving of spaghetti was large enough for two people. "Die Portion Spaghetti war groß genug für zwei Personen.foodamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUmmantelung, IsolierungA layer added to the outside of an electrical cable to protect it."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.materialelectrictechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Sharedienend, tätigThat or who serves or serve."a serving-girl"ein dienendes MädchenservicejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
