German Conversation · Level 20
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German word
Service
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈsœːɐ̯vɪs/
Meaning
- masculine nounservice
Example
Der Service im Restaurant war sehr freundlich.
The service at the restaurant was very friendly.
More examples
Bei technischen Problemen rief ich den telefonischen Service an.
When I had technical problems, I called the telephone service.
Core concept
The human side of a business that makes a customer's visit run smoothly.
Common phrases
guter Service
good service
Service in Anspruch nehmen
use the service
telefonischer Service
telephone service
Similar words
Bedienung: Handling table orders and bringing diners their meals or beverages.
Kundenservice: Customer support for answering questions and resolving complaints.
Dienstleistung: Work or assistance offered by a business in exchange for payment.
Servicekraft: An on-site worker responsible for customer contact and table service.
Definition in German
Die Leistung oder das Verhalten, mit dem Gäste oder Kunden in einem Betrieb bedient, betreut oder bewirtet werden.
Word origin
The noun entered German through French service and goes back to Latin servire, to serve, through the noun servitium.
Usage tips
- For restaurant staff or table service, Bedienung is often more specific than Service, which can cover the whole customer experience.
Other meanings
- servingnoun
- hospitalitynoun
Opposites
- Selbstbedienungself-servicenoun
Related words
- Serviceleistungservice deliverynoun
- Servicekraftservice staff membernoun