to serve

serve

sɜ:v

sēv

swerveserge

Definition och betydelse av "serve"på engelska

to serve

VERB

servera, erbjuda

to offer or present food or drink to someone

Transitive: to serve food

grammatisk information

morfologisk sammansättning

enkelt

handlingsverb

regelbundet

presens

serve

3:e person singular

serves

presens particip

serving

enkelt preteritum

served

perfekt particip

served

Exempel

Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve it immediately.

Häll såsen över pastan och servera omedelbart.

serva, utföra serven

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

Exempel

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

Han steg fram för att serva, med sikte på motståndarens hörn av banan.

tjäna, vara till nytta

to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something

Transitive: to serve a purpose

Exempel

A large cardboard box will serve the purpose.

En stor kartong kommer att tjäna ändamålet.

tjäna, utföra

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

Exempel

Henry served as a member of numerous committees and commissions.

Henry tjänstgjorde som medlem i många kommittéer och kommissioner.

tjäna, bidra

to produce a specific result or effect

Transitive: to serve to do sth

Exempel

His actions served to strengthen their relationship.

Hans handlingar tjänade till att stärka deras förhållande.

tjäna, hjälpa

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

Transitive: to serve a group

Exempel

The charity serves the homeless by providing food and shelter.

Välgörenhetsorganisationen tjänar de hemlösa genom att tillhandahålla mat och skydd.

servera, erbjuda

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

Exempel

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

Värdinnan serverade sina gäster en stadig måltid med varmt bröd.

tjäna, ägna

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

Exempel

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

Han tjänade sitt land genom att gå med i militären och ägna sitt liv åt nationellt försvar.

tjäna, vara gynnsam

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

Intransitive

Exempel

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

Vädret passade för deras utomhusbröllop, med klar himmel och en mild bris.

delge, lämna

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

Exempel

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

Han sa att hans advokat skulle delge en stämning till multinationella företaget inom en vecka.

tjäna, hjälpa

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

Transitive: to serve sb

Exempel

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

Han tjänade den kungliga familjen i många år och tog hand om deras behov med lojalitet.

avtjäna, tillbringa

to spend a period of time being locked up in prison

Transitive: to serve a sentence or period of time

Exempel

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

Han dömdes för rån och var tvungen att tjäna fem år i fängelse.

para sig, bestiga

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

Transitive: to serve a female animal

Exempel

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

Hanhunden fördes in för att betjäna honan för avel.

tjäna, vara i tjänst

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

Intransitive

Exempel

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

Han bestämde sig för att tjänstgöra i armén efter att ha tagit studenten.

räcka till, vara tillräcklig för

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

Transitive: to serve a number of people

Exempel

The recipe serves four people.

Receptet räcker till fyra personer.

betjäna, hjälpa

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

Transitive: to serve a customer

Exempel

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

Hon försöker alltid att tjäna sina kunders behov så bra hon kan.

lura, skämta

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

Transitive: to serve sb

Ditransitive: to serve sb a trick

Exempel

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

De var alla inblandade, serverade honom ett trick som fick honom att se dum ut inför alla.

betjäna, behandla

to treat or handle someone in a particular manner

Transitive: to serve sb in a specific manner

Exempel

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

De blev dåligt betjänade av den ohövliga expediten vid disken.

tjäna, leverera

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

Transitive: to serve sb with a product or service

Exempel

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

De betjänar hela staden med gratis Wi-Fi i offentliga parker.

tjäna, betjäna

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

Transitive: to serve a weapon

Exempel

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

De var redo att använda vapnen på ett ögonblick.

bära med stil, presentera med självförtroende

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

slang

Exempel

She's really serving in that dress tonight.

Hon serverar verkligen i den klänningen ikväll.

leverera, sälja

to sell or supply drugs to others

slang

Exempel

He serves weed to his friends at the party.

Han serverar gräs till sina vänner på festen.

Serve

SUBSTANTIV

serve, uppslag

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

grammatisk information

animacitetsstatus

abstrakt

morfologisk sammansättning

sammansättning

räknebart

pluralform

serves

Exempel

The tennis player's serve was powerful and accurate.

Tennisspelarens serve var kraftfull och precis.

Lexikalt Träd

serving

subserve

serve

Närliggande Ord

Definition och betydelse av "serve"på engelska

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