German Conversation · Level 67
60 words
German word
Diener
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdiːnɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounservant
Example
Der Diener öffnete die Tür für die Gäste.
The servant opened the door for the guests.
More examples
Der getreue Diener blieb bis zum Ende an ihrer Seite.
The faithful servant stayed by her side until the end.
Core concept
A household attendant in service, opening doors, serving at table, or handling daily tasks for a master or family.
Common phrases
Diener des Hauses
servant of the house
getreuer Diener
faithful servant
Diener am Hof
servant at court
Similar words
Bedienstete: A paid servant carrying out domestic duties, personal care, or guest service.
Haushälter: A household manager overseeing domestic work and the running of a home.
Butler: A formal attendant who manages household service and receives guests in a grand home.
Hausangestellte: A domestic employee engaged by a household for chores and general assistance.
Definition in German
eine Person, die beruflich oder dienstlich für eine andere Person oder einen Haushalt arbeitet und dabei Dienste wie Bedienung, Pflege oder Hausarbeit verrichtet
Word origin
Diener is formed from the verb dienen, 'to serve', with the agent suffix -er, so it originally meant a person who serves.
Usage tips
- Diener often sounds old-fashioned or literary in modern German, while Kellner is the usual word for a waiter.