No. 7,758 in Dutch
dienstje
A small service or favor.
In a sentence
Kun je me een klein dienstje bewijzen?
Can you do me a small favor?
In this sentence, 'dienstje' refers to a small favor being asked of someone.
Hij vroeg me om mijn dienstje over te nemen op werk.
He asked me to cover his shift at work.
Here, 'dienstje' refers to a work shift, implying a task or responsibility.
We hebben een gezellig dienstje georganiseerd voor de buren.
We organized a cozy service for the neighbors.
In this instance, 'dienstje' would mean an organized event or service, as in a communal or neighborly gathering.
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