Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/sɛʁ.vis/

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Translation

service

Word origin

From Latin servitium ('slavery, service'), from servus ('slave, servant').

Origin
Latin
Root
servitium
English cognates
service, servant, servile

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralservices

Examples

.

The service in this restaurant is excellent.

.

I am at your service for any question.

- -.

The emergency service is open twenty-four hours a day.

.

The service in this restaurant was slow but pleasant.

- week-end ?

Could you do me a small favour this weekend?

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