VERB
servieren/zɛʁˈviːʁən/to serve (food/drinks); to serve (in tennis)
servieren is a German verb that means to serve (food/drinks) or to serve (in tennis). It is pronounced /zɛʁˈviːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "servierte" and the past participle is "serviert".
Definitions
1.to present and hand out food or drinks to people(gastronomy)
a.to bring food or drinks to a table for guests
Die Kellnerin serviert das Abendessen am Tisch.—The waitress serves dinner at the table.
2.to serve (to start a point by hitting the ball)(sports – tennis)
a.to begin play by hitting the ball to the opponent
Sie serviert sehr schnell beim Tennis.—She serves very fast in tennis.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | servieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | serviere |
| Present (du) | servierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | serviert |
| Preterite (ich) | servierte |
| Participle II | serviert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | servierte |
| Imperative (singular) | servier |
| Imperative (plural) | serviert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "servieren" mean in English?
- "servieren" means to serve (food/drinks) or to serve (in tennis). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "servieren"?
- "servieren" is pronounced /zɛʁˈviːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "servieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "servieren" is "serviert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "servieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "servieren" becomes "servierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "servieren"?
- "servieren" is a verb in German.
