Of service Meaning in English

expression

US

uhv SUR-vuhs

UK

ov SUR-viss

Definition

If someone or something is "of service," they are helpful or useful to others. Often used when offering help or expressing usefulness.

Usage & Nuances

"Of service" is slightly formal or polite, common in customer service and official contexts. Often appears in phrases like "Can I be of service?" or "Glad to be of service." Rare in casual conversation.

• Spanish: de ayuda - útil
• Portuguese (BR): de ajuda - útil
• Portuguese (PT): de ajuda - útil
• Chinese (Simplified): 有帮助 - 有用
• Chinese (Traditional): 有幫助 - 有用
• Hindi: सहायक - काम का
• Arabic: مفيد - ذو فائدة
• Bengali: সাহায্যকারী - উপকারী
• Russian: полезен - к вашим услугам
• Japanese: お役に立つ
• Vietnamese: có ích - giúp đỡ
• Korean: 도움이 되다 - 도움이 되는
• Turkish: yardımcı olmak - hizmetinde olmak
• Urdu: مددگار - خدمت میں
• Indonesian: bermanfaat - membantu

Example Sentences

Can I be of service to you?

basic

The staff here are always of service.

basic

Is this information of service to you?

basic

Let me know if I can be of service at any time.

natural

Glad to be of service!

natural

I hope my advice was of service to you.

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