Dienen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Dienen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to serve", "to work" or "to be employed".

Essential properties of "dienen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: dienen
  • Simple past: diente
  • Participle: gedient

See full conjugation of dienen

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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 "dienen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To serve or work for someone/something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er dient seit vielen Jahren in der Armee.He has served in the army for many years.
  2. Die Kellnerin dient den Gästen im Restaurant.The waitress serves the guests in the restaurant.
  3. Dieser Raum dient als Büro für unsere Mitarbeiter.This room serves as an office for our employees.

2.) "To be useful for a purpose"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Diese Informationen dienen nur zu Ihrer Orientierung.This information serves only for your orientation.
  2. Das Gerät dient dazu, Energie zu sparen.The device serves to save energy.
  3. Die Übungen dienen der Verbesserung Ihrer Sprachkenntnisse.The exercises serve to improve your language skills.

3.) "To dedicate oneself to a cause/ideal"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie dient der Wissenschaft mit großer Leidenschaft.She serves science with great passion.
  2. Er hat sein Leben lang der Kirche gedient.He served the church his whole life.
  3. Wir dienen unserem Land mit Stolz und Ehre.We serve our country with pride and honor.
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