NOUN
derDienst/diːnst/service; duty; shift
Dienst is a German noun that means service, duty, or shift. It is pronounced /diːnst/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Dienste".
Definitions
1.work or duties fulfilled as part of a job(work)
a.regular work assignment or duty
Mein Dienst beginnt um sieben Uhr morgens.—My shift starts at seven in the morning.
2.function or usefulness for someone or something(function)
a.help or benefit
Das Werkzeug leistet gute Dienste.—The tool provides good service.
3.official function, especially with authorities, military, or public institutions(public/official)
a.official duty or public service
Sie ist seit zehn Jahren im Dienst der Polizei.—She has been in the service of the police for ten years.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Dienst | die Dienste |
| Genitive | des Diensts | der Dienste |
| Dative | dem Dienst | den Diensten |
| Accusative | den Dienst | die Dienste |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Dienst" mean in English?
- "Dienst" means service, duty, or shift. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Dienst"?
- "Dienst" is pronounced /diːnst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Dienst" der, die, or das?
- "Dienst" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Dienst"?
- The plural of "Dienst" is "Dienste".
- What part of speech is "Dienst"?
- "Dienst" is a noun in German.
