Der Dienst
Example: Der Dienst im Büro beginnt um acht Uhr morgens.
Definition
"Der Dienst" refers to the provision of work or service, especially in a professional or business context, such as office work or duties carried out for an employer or client. It often involves performing tasks during set hours, like "Der Dienst im Büro beginnt um acht Uhr morgens."
Etymology
The word "der Dienst" comes from the Old High German word "dienst," meaning service or duty. It is related to the verb "dienen," which means to serve. Did you know that historically, "Dienst" was often associated with feudal service or obligations to a lord, which evolved into its modern meaning of professional work or service?
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"Der Dienst" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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