VERB
dienen/ˈdiːnən/to serve; to be used for
dienen is a German verb that means to serve or to be used for. It is pronounced /ˈdiːnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "diente" and the past participle is "gedient".
Definitions
1.to have a particular function or be used for something(function, purpose)
a.to be used for a purpose
Die Brücke dient dem Verkehr.—The bridge serves traffic.
2.to serve or assist someone(assistance)
a.to work for or assist someone
Er diente jahrelang seinem Herrn.—He served his master for years.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | dienen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | diene |
| Present (du) | dienst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | dient |
| Preterite (ich) | diente |
| Participle II | gedient |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | diente |
| Imperative (singular) | diene |
| Imperative (plural) | dient |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "dienen" mean in English?
- "dienen" means to serve or to be used for. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "dienen"?
- "dienen" is pronounced /ˈdiːnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "dienen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "dienen" is "gedient", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "dienen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "dienen" becomes "diente" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "dienen"?
- "dienen" is a verb in German.
