security service / guard duty
der Wachdienst, die Wachdienste
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guard duty
A duty during which a person or group watches over something and ensures its security, for example at a building, site, or military facility.
Die Soldaten leisten heute Nacht Wachdienst am Eingang.
The soldiers are on guard duty at the entrance tonight.
security service
A service or company responsible for guarding buildings, facilities, or people.
Der Wachdienst kontrolliert jede Nacht das Firmengelände.
The security service checks the company premises every night.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wachdienste |
| genitive | des Wachdiensts |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Wachdienst | die Wachdienste |
| accusative | den Wachdienst | die Wachdienste |
| dative | dem Wachdienst | den Wachdiensten |
| genitive | des Wachdiensts des Wachdienstes | der Wachdienste |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Wachdienst' (security service / guard duty) is made up of 'Wach' or 'Wache' (guard) and 'Dienst' (duty/service). So it refers to a duty during which someone keeps watch and ensures security.
Der Wachdienst beginnt jeden Abend um zehn Uhr.
Guard duty begins every evening at ten o'clock.
When people perform the duty themselves, 'Wachdienst' (guard duty) is often used in phrases such as 'Wachdienst leisten' (to perform guard duty), 'Wachdienst haben' (to be on guard duty), or 'Wachdienst versehen' (to perform guard duty).
Die Soldaten haben am Wochenende Wachdienst.
The soldiers are on guard duty at the weekend.
When referring to a company or organization, 'Wachdienst' (security service) is often used with verbs such as 'beauftragen' (to commission) or 'engagieren' (to hire). The place or object to be guarded often follows.
Die Firma hat einen Wachdienst für das neue Lager beauftragt.
The company commissioned a security service for the new warehouse.
