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How do you say "service" in German?
der Dienst
In German, "service" is der Dienst.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'DEENST', rhyming with the English word 'dense' but with a long ee sound.
Grammar notes
der Dienst is masculine. Plural: der Dienstleistungen.
Example sentence
Das Restaurant ist für seinen freundlichen Service bekannt.
The restaurant is known for friendly service.
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How to remember der Dienst
Picture a butler announcing 'at your Dienst' — service, ready and waiting.
Related words
- price der Preis
- discount der Rabatt
- receipt die Quittung
- coupon der Gutschein
- refund die Rückerstattung
- cash das Geld
- budget der Haushalt
- savings die Einsparungen
- loan das Darlehen
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Questions about der Dienst
How do you say "service" in German?
In German, "service" is der Dienst. It is a noun.
Is der Dienst masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Dienst is masculine. Plural: der Dienstleistungen.
How is der Dienst used in a sentence?
Use der Dienst as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Restaurant ist für seinen freundlichen Service bekannt. (The restaurant is known for friendly service.).
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