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Etymology edit

From Präsenz (presence, attendance) +‎ Dienst (service).

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  • IPA(key): /prɛˈsɛnt͡sˌdiːnst/
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Noun edit

Präsenzdienst m (strong, genitive Präsenzdienstes or Präsenzdiensts, plural Präsenzdienste)

  1. (dated) any kind of service that requires the service provider to be physically present
  2. (Austria) mandatory military service
    Synonyms: Wehrdienst, Militärdienst

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