No. 4,208 in Dutch
bedien
"Bedien" means "operate" or "serve" in English.
In a sentence
Ik bedien de computer elke dag op mijn werk.
I operate the computer every day at my work.
Here, 'bedien' refers to using or controlling a device or computer.
Tijdens het diner bedien ik de gasten aan tafel.
During the dinner, I serve the guests at the table.
In this context, 'bedien' represents serving guests food or beverages.
In deze machine bedien je alle functies via het touch screen.
In this machine, you operate all functions via the touch screen.
Here, 'bedien' implies interaction with and control of a machine's features.
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