servieren

/zɛʁˈviːʁən/

verb A2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present: serviert
past: servierte
perfect: hat serviert

Meaning

to serve
- Der Kellner serviert die Suppe.
  
  The waiter serves the soup.
- Der Kellner servierte das Essen mit einem Lächeln. Wir bedankten uns.
  
  The waiter served the meal with a smile. We thanked him.

Similar words

auftischen

Auftischen is serving up a big spread of food, and figuratively "dishing up" a story or excuse; servieren is the general, neutral word for serving food.

Similar in other languages

French

servir

servir is the French word for the same thing — both mean "to serve."

Portuguese

servir

servir is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "to serve."

Practice

1 What does servieren mean?

2 Fill the gap: Der Kellner ___ die Suppe.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches servieren?

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Last updated 2026-09-24