Der Dienst
Example: Der Dienst im Restaurant beginnt um acht Uhr morgens.
Definition
"Der Dienst" in the context of gastronomy refers to the period or shift during which restaurant staff perform their work duties, such as serving customers, preparing tables, and ensuring smooth operation. For example, 'Der Dienst im Restaurant beginnt um acht Uhr morgens' means the work shift starts at eight in the morning.
Etymology
The word "der Dienst" comes from Old High German 'dienst', meaning 'service' or 'duty'. It originally referred to acts of service or labor done for others, which evolved into its modern usage describing work shifts or duties, especially in professions like hospitality.
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"Der Dienst" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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