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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch dienst, from Old Dutch *thionost, from Proto-Germanic *þewanōstaz. Equivalent to dienen + -st.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /dinst/
- Hyphenation: dienst
Noun
dienst m (plural diensten, diminutive dienstje n)
- service
Deze winkel biedt uitstekende klantenservice.- This store offers excellent customer service.
- draft
Hij moest in militaire dienst tijdens zijn dienstplicht.- He had to serve in the military draft during his conscription.
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Descendants
German
Pronunciation
Verb
dienst
- second-person singular present of dienen