Bedienen
Example: Kannst du bitte die Kaffeemaschine bedienen?
Definition
"Bedienen" means to operate or manage a device, machine, or service, such as using a coffee machine or serving customers. It involves controlling or handling something to make it work or fulfill its intended function, often in everyday or professional contexts.
Etymology
The German verb "bedienen" comes from the Middle High German word "bedienen," which means to serve or wait on someone. It is composed of the prefix "be-" indicating an action directed towards something, and "dienen" meaning to serve. Did you know? Originally, it referred more to personal service, but now it often means operating machines or devices.
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"Bedienen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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