ober/serveerster /ˈoːbərslˈɛʃsˈɛrvɪːrstər/ · noun · CEFR B1. Dutch translation of "waiter/waitress".

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Source term
waiter/waitress
Translation
ober/serveerster
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
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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 bracht ons snel het menu.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

De ober bracht ons snel het menu.

English: The waiter brought us the menu quickly.

B1 · Service And Hospitality Roles

Ze werkt als serveerster in een druk restaurant.

English: She works as a waitress in a busy restaurant.

B1 · Service And Hospitality Roles

Kan de ober alstublieft de rekening brengen?

English: Can the waiter please bring the bill?

B1 · Service And Hospitality Roles

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