phục vụ viên

/fʊk vuː viən/
nounIntermediate
formal

A person who provides service to customers, typically in a restaurant, hotel, or other hospitality setting.

Phục vụ viên đã mang món ăn đến cho chúng tôi.

The server brought our food to us.

Hãy gọi phục vụ viên nếu bạn cần gì đó.

Call the waiter if you need anything.

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This term is commonly used in Vietnamese to refer to service staff in various industries.

Collocations

phục vụ viên tận tâmattentive serverphục vụ viên chuyên nghiệpprofessional server

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

phục vụ tận tâmphrase
to serve attentively
phục vụ khách hàngphrase
to serve customers

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

Use 'phục vụ viên' in formal contexts like job descriptions or professional settings. In casual conversation, 'nhân viên phục vụ' is more natural.

Gold Rule

Professional Context

This term is widely used in hospitality and service industries to refer to staff who interact directly with customers.

📖Word Origin

From 'phục vụ' (to serve) + 'viên' (person), literally meaning 'serving person'.

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese, 'phục vụ viên' is a formal term used in professional settings. In informal contexts, 'nhân viên phục vụ' is more common.

Word Breakdown

phục vụ
to serve
root
+
viên
person
suffix
Từ Điển Việt Anh