German Conversation · Level 93
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German word
Hausmann
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhaʊ̯sˌman/
Meaning
- masculine nounhousehusband
Example
In unserer Straße leben zwei Hausmänner.
Two househusbands live on our street.
More examples
Er bleibt als Hausmann zu Hause und betreut die Kinder.
He stays at home as a househusband and looks after the children.
Core concept
A man stands at the center of a busy home, coordinating meals, cleaning, shopping, bills, and daily family routines.
Common phrases
als Hausmann zu Hause bleiben
stay at home as a househusband
als Hausmann die Kinder betreuen
look after the children as a househusband
Similar words
Hausfrau: A woman who mainly handles household chores and childcare.
Vollzeitvater: A father who focuses full time on childcare and household duties instead of outside work.
Definition in German
Ein Mann, der seine Haupttätigkeit in der Führung und Organisation des Haushalts sieht.
Word origin
Hausmann is a compound of the German nouns Haus, meaning house or home, and Mann, meaning man.
Usage tips
- Hausmann is a masculine noun with the plural Hausmänner, so the plural changes the vowel as well as adding an ending.
Opposites
- Berufstätigerworking personnoun
- Alleinverdienersole breadwinnernoun