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service
The way customers are treated and served by a company; the totality of the services offered.
In diesem Hotel wird großer Wert auf persönlichen Service gelegt.
In this hotel, great importance is placed on personal service.
service department
A department or external service provider responsible for technical support, maintenance, or repairs.
Die Internetverbindung funktioniert nicht, ich muss den technischen Service anrufen.
The internet connection isn't working; I need to call technical support.
dinnerware set
A matching set of dishes (plates, cups, etc.) intended for a certain number of people or a particular occasion. For this meaning, the article 'das' can also be used.
Zu besonderen Anlässen holt meine Mutter den teuren Porzellan-Service aus der Vitrine.
On special occasions, my mother takes the expensive porcelain dinnerware set out of the display cabinet.
serve
In sports (e.g., tennis, volleyball), the serve with which the ball is put into play.
Mit einem harten Service konnte die Spielerin den Punkt für sich entscheiden.
With a powerful serve, the player was able to win the point.
The German word 'Service' is narrower than the English 'service'. It usually refers to customer service or technical support, but not to a church service ('Gottesdienst') or military service ('Wehrdienst').
Der Service in diesem Restaurant ist wirklich ausgezeichnet.
The service in this restaurant is really excellent.
Normally, the article is 'der Service'. One important exception is the meaning 'Geschirrset' (dinnerware set): here, 'das Service' can also be used.
Der technische Service kommt erst morgen.
The technical support won't come until tomorrow.
In the context of customer service, 'Service' is often combined with adjectives such as 'gut' (good), 'schlecht' (bad), 'exzellent' (excellent), or 'persönlich' (personal). A typical expression is 'Wert auf Service legen' (to place importance on service).
Wir waren mit dem Service im Hotel sehr unzufrieden.
We were very dissatisfied with the service at the hotel.
In the meaning 'Geschirrset' (dinnerware set), 'Service' is often used in compounds that describe the purpose more precisely, e.g. 'Kaffeeservice' (coffee set), 'Teeservice' (tea set), or 'Speiseservice' (dinner service).
Zum Geburtstag wünscht sie sich ein neues Teeservice.
For her birthday, she wants a new tea set.
The meaning 'Aufschlag' (serve) is limited to sports contexts, especially sports such as tennis, volleyball, or table tennis. A typical verb is 'schlagen' (to hit).
Sie hat einen sehr schnellen Service geschlagen.
She hit a very fast serve.
service / duty
Dienst and Service can both refer to a paid service provided for customers. Service usually emphasizes customer care and interaction, while Dienst focuses more on a service performed for someone. Service fits questions and customer support; Dienst can fit a specific act of help.
Der persönliche Service bei Fragen war für die Kunden besonders hilfreich.
The personal customer service for questions was especially helpful to the customers.
Der Techniker leistete dem Kunden mit der Reparatur einen wichtigen Dienst.
The technician performed an important service for the customer by carrying out the repair.
