VERB
servieren/zɛʁˈviːʁən/to serve (food/drink); to hand out
servieren is a German verb that means to serve (food/drink) or to hand out. It is pronounced /zɛʁˈviːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "servierte" and the past participle is "serviert".
Definitions
1.to bring and give food or drink to someone (as a waiter, host, etc.)(gastronomy, service)
a.to bring food or drink to the table
Im Restaurant wird das Essen am Tisch serviert.—In the restaurant, the food is served at the table.
b.to hand out or present something (formally, e.g. an award)
Der Preis wurde feierlich serviert.—The prize was ceremoniously presented.
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/drink) or to hand out. 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.
