De dienst
Example: De dienst in het restaurant begint om zes uur.
Definition
"De dienst" in the context of horeca refers to the period during which employees are actively working or serving customers, such as a shift in a restaurant. It typically indicates the scheduled working hours when service is provided to guests or clients.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de dienst" originates from the Old Dutch word 'dienst,' meaning 'service' or 'duty.' It shares roots with the German word 'Dienst' and the English word 'dean,' all relating to service or office. Did you know that 'dienst' once also referred to feudal duties owed to a lord?
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"De dienst" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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