to serve

serve

sɜ:v

sēv

swerveserge

Definition und Bedeutung von „serve“ im Englischen

to serve

VERB

servieren

to offer or present food or drink to someone

Transitive: to serve food

Grammatische Informationen

morphologische Zusammensetzung

einfach

Handlungsverb

regelmäßig

Präsens

serve

3. Person Singular

serves

Partizip Präsens

serving

einfache Vergangenheit

served

Partizip Perfekt

served

Beispiele

Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve it immediately.

Gießen Sie die Sauce über die Pasta und servieren Sie sie sofort.

aufschlagen, den Aufschlag machen

to initiate play in a sport by hitting a ball or object from a designated location using a specific technique, as dictated by the rules of the game

Intransitive

Transitive: to serve a ball

Beispiele

He stepped up to serve, aiming for the corner of the opponent's court.

Er trat vor, um aufzuschlagen, und zielte auf die Ecke des gegnerischen Spielfelds.

dienen, nützlich sein

to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something

Transitive: to serve a purpose

Beispiele

A large cardboard box will serve the purpose.

Eine große Pappschachtel wird dem Zweck dienen.

dienen, ausüben

to work for a specified organization or in a specific role for a period of time

Intransitive: to serve as holder of a position | to serve in an organization

Beispiele

Henry served as a member of numerous committees and commissions.

Henry diente als Mitglied zahlreicher Ausschüsse und Kommissionen.

dienen, beitragen

to produce a specific result or effect

Transitive: to serve to do sth

Beispiele

His actions served to strengthen their relationship.

Seine Handlungen dienten dazu, ihre Beziehung zu stärken.

dienen, helfen

to offer assistance or services that help meet the needs or improve the well-being of someone

Transitive: to serve a group

Beispiele

The charity serves the homeless by providing food and shelter.

Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation dient den Obdachlosen, indem sie Nahrung und Unterkunft bereitstellt.

servieren, anbieten

to offer or give someone food or drink, typically as a gesture of hospitality or during a meal

Ditransitive: to serve sb food or drink

Beispiele

The hostess served her guests a hearty meal with warm bread.

Die Gastgeberin servierte ihren Gästen eine herzhafte Mahlzeit mit warmem Brot.

dienen, widmen

to dedicate a portion of one's life, time, or efforts to supporting a cause, institution, or belief

Transitive: to serve an institution or belief

Beispiele

He served his country by joining the military and dedicating his life to national defense.

Er diente seinem Land, indem er dem Militär beitrat und sein Leben der nationalen Verteidigung widmete.

dienen, günstig sein

to be suitable, advantageous, or occur at a convenient or favorable time

Intransitive

Beispiele

The weather served for their outdoor wedding, with clear skies and a gentle breeze.

Das Wetter passte perfekt für ihre Hochzeit im Freien, mit klarem Himmel und einer sanften Brise.

zustellen, übergeben

to deliver a legal document, such as a summons or writ, to the intended recipient in a formal and official manner in accordance with legal procedures and requirements

Ditransitive: to serve a legal document to sb | to serve sb with a legal document

Beispiele

He said his lawyer would serve a writ to the multinational corporation within a week.

Er sagte, sein Anwalt würde der multinationalen Gesellschaft innerhalb einer Woche eine Zustellung eines Schriftstücks machen.

dienen, helfen

to work for or assist someone, typically by performing duties or tasks

Transitive: to serve sb

Beispiele

He served the royal family for many years, attending to their needs with loyalty.

Er diente der königlichen Familie viele Jahre lang, indem er sich loyal um ihre Bedürfnisse kümmerte.

absitzen, verbüßen

to spend a period of time being locked up in prison

Transitive: to serve a sentence or period of time

Beispiele

He was convicted of robbery and had to serve five years in prison.

Er wurde wegen Raubes verurteilt und musste fünf Jahre im Gefängnis verbringen.

sich paaren, besteigen

to engage in copulation, as a male breeding animal with a female, in order to produce offspring

Transitive: to serve a female animal

Beispiele

The stud dog was brought in to serve the female for breeding.

Der Rüde wurde gebracht, um das Weibchen zur Zucht zu bedienen.

dienen, im Dienst stehen

to be employed or work as a member of the military or armed forces

Intransitive

Beispiele

He decided to serve in the army after graduating from high school.

Er entschied sich, nach dem Abitur in der Armee zu dienen.

reichen, ausreichen für

(of an amount of food) to be sufficient enough for a particular number of people

Transitive: to serve a number of people

Beispiele

The recipe serves four people.

Das Rezept reicht für vier Personen.

bedienen, helfen

to assist customers by providing what they need in a store or business

Transitive: to serve a customer

Beispiele

She always tries to serve her clients' needs as best as she can.

Sie versucht immer, die Bedürfnisse ihrer Kunden bestmöglich zu bedienen.

austricksen, hereinlegen

to trick or deceive someone, often as a joke or prank

Transitive: to serve sb

Ditransitive: to serve sb a trick

Beispiele

They were all in on it, serving him a trick that made him look silly in front of everyone.

Sie waren alle dabei, ihm einen Streich zu servieren, der ihn vor allen albern aussehen ließ.

bedienen, behandeln

to treat or handle someone in a particular manner

Transitive: to serve sb in a specific manner

Beispiele

They were served poorly by the rude clerk at the counter.

Sie wurden von dem unhöflichen Angestellten am Schalter schlecht bedient.

dienen, bereitstellen

to provide a product or service to a group of people or an area

Transitive: to serve sb with a product or service

Beispiele

They serve the entire city with free Wi-Fi in public parks.

Sie versorgen die gesamte Stadt mit kostenlosem Wi-Fi in öffentlichen Parks.

dienen, bedienen

to operate or use a weapon, especially in a military context

Transitive: to serve a weapon

Beispiele

They were ready to serve the weapons at a moment’s notice.

Sie waren bereit, die Waffen im Handumdrehen zu bedienen.

mit Stil tragen, selbstbewusst präsentieren

to wear or present an outfit or look with style and confidence

Slang

Beispiele

She's really serving in that dress tonight.

Sie serviert heute Abend wirklich in diesem Kleid.

liefern, verkaufen

to sell or supply drugs to others

Slang

Beispiele

He serves weed to his friends at the party.

Er liefert Gras an seine Freunde auf der Party.

Serve

SUBSTANTIV

Aufschlag, Service

the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match

Grammatische Informationen

Belebtheitsstatus

abstrakt

morphologische Zusammensetzung

Kompositum

zählbar

Pluralform

serves

Beispiele

The tennis player's serve was powerful and accurate.

Der Aufschlag des Tennisspielers war kraftvoll und präzise.

Lexikalischer Baum

serving

subserve

serve

Nahegelegene Wörter

Definition und Bedeutung von „serve“ im Englischen

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