English–German
“housewife” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhaʊ̯sˌfʁaʊ̯/
Example
Viele Hausfrauen kochen jeden Abend.
Many housewives cook every evening.
How to say “housewife” in German
“Housewife” in German is Hausfrau.
A household organized around one woman's daily cooking, cleaning, and family routines.
Example sentences with Hausfrau
Sie lebt als Hausfrau und engagiert sich im Elternbeirat.
She lives as a housewife and is involved in the parents' council.
Tips for using Hausfrau
- Hausfrau can carry a traditional or limiting tone because it often suggests that domestic work is a woman's main occupation.