service
intermediateB1/ˈsɜːrvɪs/ · ser-vice
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
Meanings
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
کسی کی مدد کرنے یا کام کرنے کی کارروائی۔
خدمات
khidmaat
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- customer service
- public service
- military service
Example Sentences
The restaurant is known for its excellent customer service.
یہ ریستوران اپنی عمدہ کسٹمر خدمات کے لیے جانا جاتا ہے۔
Yeh restaurant apni umda customer khidmaat ke liye jana jata hai.
She volunteered for service in the local charity organization.
اس نے مقامی خیراتی تنظیم میں خدمات انجام دینے کے لیے رضاکارانہ طور پر کام کیا۔
Us ne maqami khairati tanzeem mein khidmaat anjam dene ke liye rizaakarana tor par kaam kiya.
He is dedicated to serving his community through various services.
وہ مختلف خدمات کے ذریعے اپنی کمیونٹی کی خدمت کے لیے وقف ہے۔
Woh mukhtalif khidmaat ke zariye apni community ki khidmat ke liye waqf hai.
Easily Confused With
To provide a service to someone.
کسی کو خدمت فراہم کرنا۔
خدمت دینا
khidmat dena
Common Collocations
- serve food
- serve drinks
- serve the public
Example Sentences
They serve a variety of dishes in the restaurant.
وہ ریستوران میں مختلف قسم کے کھانے پیش کرتے ہیں۔
Woh restaurant mein mukhtalif qism ke khanay pesh karte hain.
He serves his country as a dedicated soldier.
وہ اپنے ملک کی خدمت ایک عزم والدین و فخر کے ساتھ کرتا ہے۔
Woh apne mulk ki khidmat aik azm wa faakhar ke sath karta hai.
The waiter came to serve us at our table.
ویٹر ہماری میز پر ہمیں خدمت کرنے آیا۔
Waiter hamari mez par humein khidmat karne aaya.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'service' as a friendly handshake 🤝, symbolizing help.
Picture a waiter serving food at a restaurant.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خدمت کرتے ہیں سب کے لیے ہم، آؤ مل کر بنائیں ہم سب کا چمن۔
Khidmat karte hain sab ke liye hum, Aao mil kar banayein hum sab ka chaman.
We serve everyone, Come let us create a garden for all.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خدمت کرنے والوں کا کبھی نقصان نہیں ہوتا۔
Khidmat karne walon ka kabhi nuqsan nahi hota.
Those who serve never suffer loss.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "servitium" — slavery, service
First known use: 14th century
The word 'service' comes from the Latin term 'servitium', which means 'slavery' or 'to serve'. The meaning has evolved to encompass a range of human interactions involving assistance or duty.