Definition

A woman who manages a household and takes care of the family, often responsible for cooking, cleaning, and other domestic tasks.

Example

The hausfrau prepared a delicious dinner for her family.

Conversation

Have you met Julia? She's a great hausfrau who manages everything at home.

I haven't, but it sounds like she has her hands full.

Yeah, I admire her dedication as a hausfrau and a mom.

Absolutely! It's a tough job, but someone has to do it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hausfrau → The word 'hausfrau' comes from German, where 'haus' means 'house' and 'frau' means 'woman' or 'wife'. It refers to a woman who manages a household.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'house' ('haus') and a 'woman' ('frau') — a hausfrau is a woman who takes care of the house.

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