VERB
bedienen/bəˈdiːnən/to operate; to serve; to wait on
bedienen is a German verb that means to operate, to serve, or to wait on. It is pronounced /bəˈdiːnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bediente" and the past participle is "bedient".
Definitions
1.to operate a machine, device, or system(machine, device)
a.to use or handle a device or machine
Wie bediene ich den Drucker?—How do I operate the printer?
2.to serve or wait on (especially customers in a restaurant, shop, etc.)(service, hospitality)
a.to serve a customer
Die Kellnerin bedient den Gast am Tisch.—The waitress serves the guest at the table.
3.to help oneself (when used reflexively: sich bedienen)(reflexive, self-service)
a.to take or help oneself
Bitte bedienen Sie sich am Buffet.—Please help yourself at the buffet.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bedienen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bediene |
| Present (du) | bedienst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bedient |
| Preterite (ich) | bediente |
| Participle II | bedient |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bediente |
| Imperative (singular) | bedien |
| Imperative (plural) | bedient |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bedienen" mean in English?
- "bedienen" means to operate, to serve, or to wait on. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bedienen"?
- "bedienen" is pronounced /bəˈdiːnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bedienen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bedienen" is "bedient", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bedienen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bedienen" becomes "bediente" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bedienen"?
- "bedienen" is a verb in German.
