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service
Det handlar om att hjälpa eller ta hand om en kund på ett bra sätt när de köper något eller besöker en plats.
Definition & meaning
Service means assistance or work provided to meet someone’s needs, especially by a business or public organization. It can also refer to the maintenance or servicing of a vehicle or machine.
- Bra service är viktig. — Good service is important.
- Bilen behöver service. — The car needs servicing.
Grammar & Word origin
Service is an en-word: en service, servicen. It is usually uncountable, though the plural servicar occurs when referring to separate maintenance services.
The word was borrowed from English service, ultimately from Latin servitium, meaning “servitude” or “service.” It is not normally divided into meaningful Swedish parts.
Synonyms & antonyms
- betjäning — service or attention given to customers; more specifically focused on serving people.
- kundtjänst — customer service, especially a department or function that handles customer inquiries.
- underhåll — maintenance; broader than service and can include ongoing upkeep.
There is no direct antonym that fits every meaning of service.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Butiken har bra service.noun
The store has good service.
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