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An economic activity in which no material good is produced, but rather an activity is performed for another person or a company.
Friseure, Banken und Reinigungsfirmen bieten verschiedene Dienstleistungen an.
Hairdressers, banks, and cleaning companies offer various services.
The word is made up of 'Dienst' (service/duty) and 'Leistung' (performance/output). A 'Dienst' is work for someone, and a 'Leistung' is the result of work. A 'Dienstleistung' (service) is therefore work performed that is not a material product.
Die Beratung durch einen Anwalt ist eine typische Dienstleistung.
Legal advice from a lawyer is a typical service.
Certain verbs are often used in connection with 'Dienstleistung' (service). You can 'anbieten' (offer) a service, 'erbringen' (provide/render, formal) a service, or, as a customer, 'in Anspruch nehmen' (make use of) a service.
Viele kleine Unternehmen bieten spezialisierte Dienstleistungen an.
Many small companies offer specialized services.
This word belongs mainly to economic and formal language. You often find it in contracts, on invoices, or in texts about the economy.
Der Dienstleistungssektor ist ein wichtiger Teil der deutschen Wirtschaft.
The service sector is an important part of the German economy.
performance / output / benefit
'die Leistung' and 'die Dienstleistung' are related because a service is also a kind of Leistung. But the difference is important: 'Leistung' generally describes what someone or something accomplishes and how good the result is. 'Dienstleistung' means an activity performed for others, for example consulting, repair, or transport. So you can evaluate a person's Leistung, but buy or offer a Dienstleistung. There is a risk of confusion because both words appear in business-related texts. If it is about quality or the result, 'Leistung' fits; if it is about a service for customers, 'Dienstleistung' fits.
Das Unternehmen bietet eine Dienstleistung für ältere Menschen an.
The company offers a service for older people.
Die Leistung des Fahrers war trotz des schlechten Wetters sehr gut.
The driver's performance was very good despite the bad weather.