der/die Bedienstete
Translation
employee, public servant, civil servant, attendant
Examples
Ein Bediensteter der Stadt hat uns geholfen.
A city employee helped us.
Die Bedienstete am Schalter war sehr freundlich.
The employee at the counter was very friendly.
Grammar Patterns
der/die Bedienstete + [verb] the employee/public servant + [verb] Die Bedienstete arbeitet für die Regierung.
Similar Words
Angestellter (employee), Mitarbeiter (co-worker)
Etymology
This is a noun formed from the adjective/participle related to 'bedienen' (to serve), meaning 'a person who serves'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'Dienst' (service). A 'Bedienstete' is someone who performs a service, especially a public one.