Nomen

der Dienst

service, duty, employment, office

Er ist heute im Dienst.

He is on duty today.

Ich nehme Ihre Dienste in Anspruch.

I make use of your services.

Der öffentliche Dienst ist wichtig.

The public service is important.

im Dienst sein to be on duty He is on duty.

j-m einen Dienst erweisen to do sb. a service/favour He did me a great service.

Synonyms: Arbeit (work), Aufgabe (task), Job; Antonyms: Freizeit (leisure), Urlaub (holiday)

From Old High German 'dionōst', related to 'dienen' (to serve).

The input 'Dienstes' is the genitive form ('of the service'). Think of 'dean's list' - being on the list is a service to the university.

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