This is the 13354th most frequent German word.
bediente
"Bediente" means "served" or "attended to" in English.
Here, 'bediente' is used as the simple past form of 'bedienen,' meaning 'to operate' or 'to handle.'
Er bediente den Mechanismus mit äußerster Vorsicht.
He operated the mechanism with utmost care.
In this sentence, 'bediente' is employed as the simple past form of 'bedienen,' signifying 'to serve,' usually in the context of serving customers or guests in a restaurant or similar setting.
Sie bediente die Gäste freundlich und aufmerksam.
She served the guests kindly and attentively.
Here, 'bediente' represents the simple past form of 'bedienen,' used metaphorically or abstractly to mean 'to address' or 'to cater to,' focusing on providing for certain requirements or needs.