This is the 6007th most frequent Russian word.
служить
"Служить" means "to serve" in English.
Used to indicate performing duties as part of an organization or institution.
Он служит в армии.
He serves in the army.
Used to describe the functionality or utility of an object.
Этот нож служит мне долго.
This knife has served me for a long time.
Used to denote representation or acting as an example or model for something.