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dienen.

to serve

6 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb[ˈdiːnən]
  1. to serve

    intransitive · weak
  2. to serve, to be a servant (e.g. a butler or maid)

    intransitive · weak
  3. to serve

    intransitive · weak
  4. to assist, to be of assistance

    intransitive · weak
  5. to serve (as), to double (as), to act as a replacement (for)

    intransitive · weak
    Diese Kirche diente während der Invasion als Krankenhaus.
Where this word comes from

From Middle High German dienen, from Old High German dionōn, from Proto-Germanic *þewanōną.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.