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

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: de ober/ serveerster
  • Language: Dutch
  • Meaning: waiter/ waitress
  • IPA: /ˈoːbərslˈɛʃsˈɛrvɪːrstər/
  • CEFR Level: A2
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: de
  • Image:Photo of ober/ serveerster (Dutch)

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Example Sentences

  • De ober/ serveerster bracht ons de menukaart. English: The waiter/waitress brought us the menu.
  • Wij vroegen de ober/ serveerster om water. English: We asked the waiter/waitress for water.
  • Hij werkt als ober/ serveerster in een Italiaans restaurant. English: He works as a waiter/waitress in an Italian restaurant.

When and How to Use "ober/ serveerster"

Use "ober/ serveerster" when you want to talk about "waiter/ waitress" in Dutch. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in A2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Dutch study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "ober/ serveerster" mean in Dutch?

"ober/ serveerster" is the Dutch word for "waiter/ waitress".

What CEFR level is "ober/ serveerster"?

"ober/ serveerster" is tagged at CEFR A2 in SmartWords Dutch vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "ober/ serveerster"?

"ober/ serveerster" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "ober/ serveerster" in a sentence?

De ober/ serveerster bracht ons de menukaart.

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