der Diener
Translation
servant, butler, valet, attendant
Examples
Der Diener brachte den Tee.
The servant brought the tea.
Er ist ein treuer Diener seines Herrn.
He is a loyal servant to his master.
Grammar Patterns
to serve ((sb.)) as a servant ((j-m)) als Diener dienen He served the king as a loyal servant.
a servant of ((sb./sth.)) ein Diener ((j-s)) He is a servant of the state.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Butler, Knecht (farmhand); Antonyms: Herr (master)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'dienen' (to serve). It literally means 'one who serves'.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'dienen' (to serve). A 'Diener' is a person who 'dient' (serves). Similar to the English relationship between 'serve' and 'servant'.