dienen
serve
verb · /ˈdinə(n)/
Forms
- Also means
- ought to, be to, be expected to
- How common
- among the 3,000 most common Dutch words
In a sentence
De ober dient de maaltijd op.
The waiter serves the meal.
Dit apparaat dient een ander doel.
This device serves another purpose.
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