to serve
01
servera, erbjuda
to offer or present food or drink to someone
Transitive: to serve food
Exempel
Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve it immediately.
Häll såsen över pastan och servera omedelbart.
The waiter served the appetizers before the main course.
Servitören serverade förrätterna innan huvudrätten.
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
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.
Who 's serving?
Vem servar?
03
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.
Art serves an important function in our society.
Konst tjänar en viktig funktion i vårt samhälle.
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
Henry served as a member of numerous committees and commissions.
Henry tjänstgjorde som medlem i många kommittéer och kommissioner.
Mr. Russell served as president of the Association for fifteen years.
Herr Russell tjänstgjorde som ordförande för föreningen i femton år.
05
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.
Her words served to reassure the anxious crowd.
Hennes ord tjänade till att lugna den oroliga folkmassan.
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 charity serves the homeless by providing food and shelter.
Välgörenhetsorganisationen tjänar de hemlösa genom att tillhandahålla mat och skydd.
The health clinic serves low-income families with affordable medical care.
Hälsokliniken tjänar låginkomstfamiljer med prisvärd sjukvård.
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
The hostess served her guests a hearty meal with warm bread.
Värdinnan serverade sina gäster en stadig måltid med varmt bröd.
He served her a glass of wine to accompany the dinner.
Han serverade henne ett glas vin till middagen.
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 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.
She served the community for decades, working with local charities to improve education.
Hon tjänade samhället i decennier, arbetade med lokala välgörenhetsorganisationer för att förbättra utbildningen.
09
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.
The timing of the meeting served, as they had just completed the project.
Tidpunkten för mötet tjänade, eftersom de precis hade avslutat projektet.
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
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.
She was served with a summons to appear in court.
Hon delgavs en kallelse att inställa sig i domstolen.
11
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.
The maid served the family, making sure their home was always tidy.
Hemtjänaren betjänade familjen och såg till att deras hem alltid var snyggt.
12
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.
She served her time and was released on good behavior.
Hon avtjänade sin tid och släpptes på grund av gott uppförande.
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 stud dog was brought in to serve the female for breeding.
Hanhunden fördes in för att betjäna honan för avel.
The stallion served the mare during the breeding season.
Hingsten tjänade stoet under parningssäsongen.
14
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.
She served in the Navy for over ten years before retiring.
Hon tjänstgjorde i flottan i över tio år innan hon gick i pension.
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 recipe serves four people.
Receptet räcker till fyra personer.
This dish will serve four hungry people.
Denna rätt räcker till fyra hungriga personer.
16
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.
The cashier served the customer with a smile.
Kassören betjänade kunden med ett leende.
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
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.
I ca n't believe she served me like that — pretending she did n't know what happened.
Jag kan inte tro att hon serverade mig så—låtsades som om hon inte visste vad som hade hänt.
18
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.
She felt that her concerns were not being properly served during the meeting.
Hon kände att hennes farhågor inte blev ordentligt tillgodosedda under mötet.
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
They serve the entire city with free Wi-Fi in public parks.
De betjänar hela staden med gratis Wi-Fi i offentliga parker.
The hotel serves tourists with comfortable rooms and great amenities.
Hotellet betjänar turister med bekväma rum och bra bekvämligheter.
20
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.
The soldier served the anti-aircraft gun during the attack.
Soldaten betjänade luftvärnskanonen under attacken.
21
bära med stil, presentera med självförtroende
to wear or present an outfit or look with style and confidence
SlangExempel
She 's really serving in that dress tonight.
Hon levererar verkligen i den klänningen ikväll.
Not gon na lie, your outfit serves.
Ska inte ljuga, din outfit slår.
22
leverera, sälja
to sell or supply drugs to others
SlangExempel
He serves weed to his friends at the party.
Han förser sina vänner med weed på festen.
She is serving pills to people at the festival.
Hon säljer piller till människor på festivalen.
Serve
01
serve, uppslag
the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match
Exempel
The tennis player 's serve was powerful and accurate.
Tennisspelarens serve var kraftfull och precis.
His volleyball serve was difficult to return.
Hans serve i volleyboll var svår att returnera.
Lexikalt Träd
serving
subserve
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