service
gb/sˈɚvɪs/ us/sˈɚvɪs/
A2
English
~ 200
szolgáltatás, kiszolgálás, szolgálat, ellátórendszer, szolgáltató, istentisztelet, mise, szertartás, szerviz, karbantartás, szervizelés, katonai szolgálat, aktív szolgálat, sorkatonai szolgálat
NOUN
A2
1
szolgáltatás
B1
kiszolgálás
B1
Usage pattern:
provide [someone] with a service
The company prides itself on excellent customer service.
A vállalat büszke az ügyfeleinek nyújtott kiváló kiszolgálásra.
The hotel offers a free shuttle service to the airport.
A szálloda ingyenes reptéri transzferszolgáltatást kínál.
She has worked in the public service for over twenty years.
We need to improve our service to attract more clients.
The restaurant's slow service upset many customers.
Learner examples
This shop has good service.
Ebben a boltban jó a kiszolgálás.
The bus service is fast.
Gyors a buszjárat.
He works in public service.
The restaurant gives friendly service.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'service' with 'servant', but 'service' is the help given, not the person.
Meaning
Providing help or work
Collocations
customer service
|public service
|provide a service
|service industry
|service provider
Synonyms
assistance (More general and can be informal or formal; does not always imply a paid role.)
Antonyms
neglect (Failure to provide necessary help or attention.)
Themes
business
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of helping or working for someone.
The action of helping, assisting, or doing work for someone as a job or duty.
NOUN
A2
2
The postal service delivers letters across the country.
A postaszolgálat az egész országban kézbesíti a leveleket.
The health service is free for all citizens.
Az egészségügyi ellátás minden állampolgár számára ingyenes.
Emergency services responded quickly to the accident.
The local bus service runs every 30 minutes.
Learner examples
The city has a bus service.
A városban van buszjárat.
The health service is free here.
Itt ingyenes az egészségügyi ellátás.
I called the emergency services.
Meaning
System providing public resource
Collocations
postal service
|health service
|emergency services
|transport service
Synonyms
agency (Often refers to a specific government department; narrower in scope.)
Antonyms
individual (Refers to a single person, not an organized system or body.)
Themes
infrastructure
|government
|business
|daily_life
Definition
An organization or system that gives something people need.
A public or private organization or system that supplies something useful to people.
NOUN
B1
3
We attend the morning service every Sunday.
Minden vasárnap részt veszünk a délelőtti istentiszteleten.
The wedding service was beautiful and moving.
Az esküvői szertartás gyönyörű és megható volt.
A memorial service will be held next week.
Learner examples
I go to church service every Sunday.
Minden vasárnap templomi istentiszteletre járok.
The funeral service was very sad.
A temetési szertartás nagyon szomorú volt.
They had a wedding service in the church.
Meaning
Religious ceremony in worship place
Collocations
church service
|funeral service
|wedding service
Synonyms
ceremony (Broader term; not always religious.)
Antonyms
secular gathering (A meeting without religious purpose.)
Themes
religion
Definition
A meeting for worship in a church or other holy place.
A formal act of public worship, often following a set order, held in a church, synagogue, mosque, or other place of worship.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
4
My car needs a full service before our road trip.
Az autómnak teljes szervizre van szüksége a hosszú autóút előtt.
The printer is out of order and needs servicing.
A nyomtató nem működik, és szervizelésre szorul.
Regular service will extend the life of your air conditioner.
Learner examples
I took my car for a service.
Elvittem az autómat szervizbe.
The machine needs service now.
A gépnek most szervizre van szüksége.
Regular service keeps the computer working well.
Meaning
Maintenance or repair of equipment
Collocations
car service
|regular servicing
|service appointment
Synonyms
maintenance (General term for keeping something in working order; not always by a professional.)
Antonyms
neglect (Failure to maintain or repair equipment.)
Themes
technology
|mechanics
|work
Definition
Work done to keep machines or equipment in good condition.
The act of checking, maintaining, or repairing equipment to keep it working well.
NOUN
B1
5
He completed two years of military service before starting university.
Két év katonai szolgálatot teljesített, mielőtt egyetemre ment.
She was injured while on active service overseas.
Külföldi aktív szolgálat közben sebesült meg.
His years of service were recognized with a medal.
Learner examples
He did two years of military service.
Két év katonai szolgálatot teljesített.
She is on active service now.
Jelenleg aktív szolgálatban van.
He got a medal for his years of service.
Meaning
Serving in military forces
Collocations
military service
|active service
|years of service
Synonyms
duty (A general term for responsibility; not specific to military.)
Antonyms
civilian life (Life outside the armed forces.)
Themes
military
|politics
|work
Definition
Work time in the army, navy, or air force.
The period or duty of working in the armed forces.
Grammar
Dictionary form
service
IPA
GB/sˈɚvɪs/
US/sˈɚvɪs/
Syllables & stress
ser - vice (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ser)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: service
- Plural: service, services
Word family
Forms
services
noun
Related words
servant
noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
disservice
noun
Advanced or less common
serviceable
adjective B2
Expressions
in service
1/ˈɪn sˈɚvɪs/
fixed phrase
Currently being used as intended
Working and being used for its job now.
Examples
- The old train is still in service after 50 years.
- This machine is no longer in service.
out of service
1/ˈaʊt əv sˈɚvɪs/
fixed phrase
Not working or available for use
Not working and cannot be used now.
Examples
- The elevator is out of service until tomorrow.
- This phone number is out of service.
public service
1/pˈʌblɪk sˈɚvɪs/
fixed phrase
Work for community benefit by government
Work that helps people in the community, usually done by the government.
Examples
- He has worked in public service for over 30 years.
- Public service workers are on strike today.
customer service
1/kˈʌstəmɚ sˈɚvɪs/
fixed phrase
help given to customers
Help and advice given by a company to people who buy or use its products or services.
Examples
- Good customer service can make people return to your store.
- Good customer service can make a big difference to a business.
- I called customer service to fix my internet problem.
- The company has a 24-hour customer service hotline.
military service
1/mˈɪlɪtˌɛɹi sˈɚvɪs/
fixed phrase
Time spent serving in armed forces
Work you do for the army, navy, or air force, often for a set time.
Examples
- He did his military service after high school.
- He completed his military service at the age of 22.
- Military service is required for all men in that country.
- Military service is compulsory in that country.