ober/ serveerster /ˈoːbərslˈɛʃsˈɛrvɪːrstər/ · noun · CEFR A2. Dutch translation of "waiter/ waitress".

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Source term
waiter/ waitress
Translation
ober/ serveerster
CEFR Level
A2
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of ober/ serveerster (Dutch)

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Article, Gender & Forms

Dutch article/gender note: learn this word with the article "de".

Dictionary form ober/ serveerster
Article de
Gender/article class common (de-word)
Regular/likely plural ober/ serveersters
Diminutive ober/ serveerstertje
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + de ober/ serveerster
Examples
De ober/serveerster bracht ons snel de menukaart.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

De ober/serveerster bracht ons snel de menukaart.

English: The waiter/ waitress brought us the menu quickly.

A2 · Jobs&occupations

Mijn nicht werkt als serveerster in een druk café.

English: My cousin works as a waiter/ waitress in a busy cafe.

A2 · Jobs&occupations

Een beleefde ober of serveerster nam met een glimlach onze bestelling op.

English: A polite waiter/ waitress took our order with a smile.

A2 · Jobs&occupations

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