CEFR A2 · Adjectives/Adverbs

self service

Headword: self 📚 Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Self-service describes a system or place where customers serve themselves, rather than being served by an employee.

Synonyms

do-it-yourself DIY unassisted

Antonyms

full-service assisted staffed

Translations

self service in your language

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عربي

الخدمة الذاتية تعني أن العملاء يخدمون أنفسهم، بدلاً من أن يخدمهم موظف.

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اردو

خود سروس کا مطلب ہے کہ گاہک خود اپنی خدمت کرتے ہیں، بجائے اس کے کہ کوئی ملازم ان کی خدمت کرے۔

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हिंदी

सेल्फ-सर्विस का मतलब है कि ग्राहक खुद अपनी सेवा करते हैं, न कि कोई कर्मचारी उनकी मदद करता है।

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中文

自助服务是指顾客自己服务自己，而不是由员工提供服务。

Easy Explanation

You serve yourself. No one helps you. Like at a buffet.

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Memory TipThink of 'self' (you) and 'service' (help) – you help yourself.

Contextual Examples

The gas station offers both full service and self service (serve yourself) pumps.

Many modern supermarkets have self service (customer serves themselves) checkout lanes to speed up the process.

I prefer using the self service (no employee help) laundry machines because they are open 24 hours.

Pronunciation & Context