der Dienst
Translation
service, duty, shift, employment
Examples
Wann beginnt dein Dienst?
When does your shift start?
Er leistet seinen Dienst bei der Armee.
He is doing his service in the army.
Dieser Dienst ist kostenlos.
This service is free of charge.
Sie ist seit 20 Jahren im Dienst.
She has been in service for 20 years.
Grammar Patterns
to have a shift, to be on duty (Dienst haben) I have the night shift today.
to be on duty (im Dienst sein) The police officer is on duty.
to do sb. a service/favour (j-m einen Dienst erweisen) Can you do me a favour?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Arbeit (work), Aufgabe (task), Pflicht (duty); Antonyms: Freizeit (free time), Urlaub (holiday).
Etymology
Related to the verb 'dienen', which means 'to serve'.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'dienen' (to serve). The 'Dienst' is the act of serving or the service itself.