to serve
01
servera, erbjuda
to offer or present food or drink to someone
Transitive: to serve food
Exempel
They served tea in fine china during the afternoon gathering.
De serverade te i fin porslin under eftermiddagssamlingen.
02
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
The match resumed as the player served the shuttlecock into the air.
Matchen återupptogs när spelaren servade fjäderbollen i luften.
03
tjäna, vara till nytta
to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something
Transitive: to serve a purpose
Exempel
This tool serves a dual purpose: it cuts and polishes simultaneously.
Det här verktyget tjänar ett dubbelt syfte: det skär och polerar samtidigt.
04
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
The judge served in the courtroom for over 30 years, handling many landmark cases.
Domaren tjänstgjorde i rättssalen i över 30 år och hanterade många banbrytande fall.
05
tjäna, bidra
to produce a specific result or effect
Transitive: to serve to do sth
Exempel
The new evidence served to complicate the investigation.
De nya bevisen tjänade till att komplicera utredningen.
06
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 foundation serves at-risk youth by offering educational programs and mentorship.
Stiftelsen tjänar utsatta ungdomar genom att erbjuda utbildningsprogram och mentorskap.
07
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
A tray of snacks was served by the host, who made sure everyone had enough to nibble on.
Ett fat med snacks serverades av värden, som såg till att alla hade tillräckligt att knapra på.
08
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 the cause of human rights, traveling to conflict zones to advocate for peace.
Han tjänade människorättens sak, reste till konfliktzoner för att förespråka fred.
09
tjäna, vara gynnsam
to be suitable, advantageous, or occur at a convenient or favorable time
Intransitive
Exempel
His calm demeanor served when dealing with the difficult customers.
Hans lugna uppträdande tjänade när han hanterade svåra kunder.
10
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
They hired a process server to serve the legal papers to the witness.
De anställde en processerver för att delge de juridiska dokumenten till vittnet.
11
tjäna, hjälpa
to work for or assist someone, typically by performing duties or tasks
Transitive: to serve sb
Exempel
She serves the elderly by helping with daily chores and errands.
Hon tjänar de äldre genom att hjälpa till med dagliga sysslor och ärenden.
12
avtjäna, tillbringa
to spend a period of time being locked up in prison
Transitive: to serve a sentence or period of time
Exempel
After serving his sentence, he struggled to adjust to life outside of prison.
Efter att ha avtjänat sitt straf kämpade han för att anpassa sig till livet utanför fängelset.
13
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 farmer carefully selected which bulls would serve the cows.
Bonden valde noggrant ut vilka tjurar som skulle betjäna korna.
14
tjäna, vara i tjänst
to be employed or work as a member of the military or armed forces
Intransitive
Exempel
The soldiers are trained to serve in both peacetime and wartime conditions.
Soldaterna är utbildade att tjänstgöra under både freds- och krigsförhållanden.
15
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 roast chicken will serve six people for dinner.
Stekt kyckling kommer att räcka till sex personer till middag.
16
betjäna, hjälpa
to assist customers by providing what they need in a store or business
Transitive: to serve a customer
Exempel
The store staff served the customers with a smile and friendly attitude.
Butikspersonalen betjänade kunderna med ett leende och ett vänligt bemötande.
17
lura, skämta
to trick or deceive someone, often as a joke or prank
Transitive: to serve sb
Ditransitive: to serve sb a trick
Exempel
She served her friend by telling her a made-up story.
Hon lurade sin vän genom att berätta en påhittad historia.
18
betjäna, behandla
to treat or handle someone in a particular manner
Transitive: to serve sb in a specific manner
Exempel
They were served unjustly when their complaints were ignored.
De blev orättvist behandlade när deras klagomål ignorerades.
19
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
This store serves the local community with fresh produce.
Den här butiken betjänar det lokala samhället med färska produkter.
20
tjäna, betjäna
to operate or use a weapon, especially in a military context
Transitive: to serve a weapon
Exempel
He was assigned to serve the cannon on the ship.
Han blev tilldelad att betjäna kanonen på skeppet.
21
bära med stil, presentera med självförtroende
to wear or present an outfit or look with style and confidence
SlangExempel
That suit is serving major vibes.
Den kostymen serve stora vibbar.
22
leverera, sälja
to sell or supply drugs to others
SlangExempel
He will serve some MDMA later tonight.
Han kommer att servera lite MDMA senare ikväll.
Serve
01
serve, uppslag
the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match
Exempel
She perfected her basketball serve technique during practice.
Hon perfektionerade sin basket-serve teknik under träningen.
Lexikalt Träd
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