Bedienen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bedienen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to serve", "to attend to" or "to operate".

Essential properties of "bedienen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: bedienen
  • Simple past: bediente
  • Participle: bedient

See full conjugation of bedienen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "bedienen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To serve or attend to customers"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Kellner bedient die Gäste im Restaurant.The waiter serves the guests in the restaurant.
  2. Ich bediene heute an der Kasse.I am working the cash register today.
  3. Können Sie mich bitte bedienen?Can you please serve me?

2.) "To operate or handle a machine/device"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss lernen, diesen Computer zu bedienen.I need to learn how to operate this computer.
  2. Kannst du die Waschmaschine bedienen?Can you operate the washing machine?
  3. Er bedient den Kran auf der Baustelle.He operates the crane on the construction site.

3.) "To satisfy or meet a need/demand"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Dieses Produkt bedient die Bedürfnisse unserer Kunden.This product meets the needs of our customers.
  2. Wir müssen die Nachfrage bedienen.We must meet the demand.
  3. Das neue Gesetz bedient verschiedene Interessen.The new law serves various interests.
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