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service

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/ˈsɜːrvɪs/ · ser-vice

The action of helping or doing work for someone.

Meanings

nounformal

The action of helping or doing work for someone.

کسی کی مدد کرنے یا کام کرنے کی کارروائی۔

خدمات

khidmaat

Synonyms

assistanceaidhelpمددہمدردیسہارا

Antonyms

hindranceobstructiondetrimentرکاوٹنقصانخودغرضی

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

serve:Serve is a verb that means to provide a service but does not denote the concept of service itself, which is a noun.
verbformal

To provide a service to someone.

کسی کو خدمت فراہم کرنا۔

خدمت دینا

khidmat dena

Synonyms

assistaidsupportمدد کرناسہارا دیناہمدردی کرنا

Antonyms

neglectignorerefuseنظرانداز کرناپرواہ نہ کرناانکار کرنا

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

serviceable:Serviceable refers to something that is functional and useful while service relates to the act of assisting or providing help.

Word Family

servant
nounخدمتگار
serve
verbخدمت کرنا
serving
nounسرونگ

See Also

💡 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.