No. 6,235 in German
diensten
To serve or assist.
In a sentence
Ich arbeite hart, um den Leuten zu dienen.
I work hard to serve the people.
The word 'dienen' here is used to mean 'to serve' in the context of working or providing services for others.
Dieser Roboter dient dazu, den Haushalt zu erleichtern.
This robot serves to facilitate household tasks.
The word 'dient' here is utilized in the sense of 'serves' or 'is used for', indicating the purpose or function of the robot.
In vielen Kulturen dient das gemeinsame Essen der Vertiefung sozialer Bindungen.
In many cultures, shared meals serve to deepen social bonds.
The word 'dient' is employed here in the figurative sense of contributing towards a particular goal or effect, namely enhancing social connections.
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