Dienstbote

German (Berlin)

/ˈdiːns(t)ˌboːtə/

noun
Definitions
  • (slightly) house servant; domestic male or of unspecified sex
  • (informal) servant; someone who does unpleasant works for another

Etymology

Affix from German Dienst (service, dutiful action, duty) + German Bote (messenger).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Bote

Gloss

messenger

Kanji

使

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