De dienst
Example: De dienst van de bus begint om acht uur.
Definition
"De dienst" refers to the scheduled operation or service provided by a public transport vehicle, such as a bus, indicating the time it starts or runs. It is commonly used to describe the organized timing and availability of transport services.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de dienst" originates from the Middle Dutch term 'dienst,' which means service or duty. It is related to the German 'Dienst' and English 'deed' or 'service,' all tracing back to the Proto-Germanic root *þen- meaning 'to serve.' Did you know? The word "dienst" also historically referred to acts of service or labor performed for someone else.
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"De dienst" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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