Meanings
to provide help, assistance, or a service to someone.
کسی کی مدد، معاونت، یا خدمت فراہم کرنا۔
خدمت کرنا
khidmat karna
Common Collocations
- serve food
- serve a purpose
- serve someone well
Example Sentences
She serves dinner to her guests every Saturday.
وہ اپنے مہمانوں کو ہر ہفتے رات کا کھانا پیش کرتی ہے۔
Woh apne mehmanon ko har hafte raat ka khana pesh karti hai.
The company aims to serve its customers with quality products.
کمپنی کا مقصد اپنے گاہکوں کو معیاری مصنوعات فراہم کرنا ہے۔
Company ka maqsad apne gaahkon ko maiyaari masnoaat faraham karna hai.
He often serves as a mentor to junior employees.
وہ اکثر جونیئر ملازمین کے لئے رہنمائی کا کردار ادا کرتا ہے۔
Woh aksar junior mulazimeen ke liye rehnumai ka kirdar ada karta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'serve' as serving food at a table, which helps you remember that it's about providing for others.
Imagine a waiter serving a delicious meal to appreciative guests.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں ہم نے جو دل کی باتیں کیں، خدمت میں آج بھی ہاتھ باندھ کر بیٹھے ہیں۔
Mohabbat mein hum ne jo dil ki baatein ki, Khidmat mein aaj bhi haath baandh kar baithay hain.
In love, we spoke our hearts' desires; Even today, we sit with hands folded in service.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خدمت کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے
Khidmat ka phal meetha hota hai
The fruit of service is sweet.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "servir" — to serve
First known use: 14th century
The word 'serve' has its roots in Old French 'servir', originating from Latin 'servire', which means 'to be a slave or servant'. Over time, it evolved to encompass a broader meaning related to providing a service or assistance.