VERB
bedienen/bəˈdiːnən/to serve; to operate; to help oneself
bedienen is a German verb that means to serve, to operate, or to help oneself. It is pronounced /bəˈdiːnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bediente" and the past participle is "bedient".
Definitions
1.to serve someone (in a restaurant, shop, etc.)(service, customer)
a.to look after or wait on someone
Der Kellner bedient die Gäste schnell und freundlich.—The waiter serves the guests quickly and in a friendly manner.
2.to operate or use (a machine or device)(machines, devices)
a.to use or work a device
Könnten Sie die Maschine bitte für mich bedienen?—Could you operate the machine for me, please?
3.to help oneself to something(reflexive, informal)
a.to serve oneself/take food etc.
Bedient euch am Buffet!—Help yourselves 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 serve, to operate, or to help oneself. 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.
