German Conversation · Level 116
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German word
Dienstleistung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdiːnstˌlaɪ̯stʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounservice
Example
Die Dienstleistung kostet 20 Euro.
The service costs 20 euros.
More examples
Ich möchte eine Dienstleistung in Anspruch nehmen.
I would like to use a service.
Core concept
A customer pays for an organized result, such as advice, transport, repairs, or professional help.
Common phrases
eine Dienstleistung anbieten
offer a service
eine Dienstleistung in Anspruch nehmen
use a service
für eine Dienstleistung bezahlen
pay for a service
Similar words
Service: Direct help, hospitality, or support provided to a user or customer.
Arbeit: Routine labor or tasks performed in return for wages or other payment.
Dienst: Official work or duties carried out as part of an assigned role.
Definition in German
Eine von Personen oder Unternehmen gegen Entgelt erbrachte Tätigkeit zugunsten anderer.
Word origin
The compound joins Dienst, from the Germanic family of dienen, with Leistung, from leisten, so its parts describe service and accomplished work.
Usage tips
- German uses Dienstleistung especially in business and administrative contexts, while Service is also common for many customer-facing services.
Related words
- Dienstleisterservice providernoun
- Dienstleistungssektorservice sectornoun
- Dienstleistungsbrancheservice industrynoun