German

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Etymology

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From Dienst +‎ Bote.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdiːns(t)ˌboːtə/
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Noun

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Dienstbote m (weak, genitive Dienstboten, plural Dienstboten, feminine Dienstbotin)

  1. (slightly dated) house servant; domestic (male or of unspecified sex)
  2. (informal) servant; someone who does unpleasant works for another
    Räum das selber auf! Ich bin doch nicht dein Dienstbote.
    Clean that up yourself! I’m not your servant.

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