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housework

housework

Meaning of housework

domestic work

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British English/ə ˈhaʊswɜːk/
American English/ˈhaʊswɝk/
Russian transcription[dɐˈmaʂnʲəjə rɐˈbotə]
housework
housework - домашняя работа
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housework with Russian translation

housework usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я делаю домашнюю работу по субботам под музыку.

I do housework on Saturday mornings while listening to music.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она закончила домашнюю работа до ужина, чтобы можно было отдохнуть.

She finished the housework before dinner so they could relax.

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housework belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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housework synonyms

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What's the difference between housework / chores / homemaking

🇬🇧English
housework

General term for domestic tasks like cleaning, cooking, laundry.

A2Very Often

I spend Saturday doing housework.

Я провожу субботу за домашней работой.

🇬🇧English

Informal, short for routine domestic tasks — often small or boring jobs.

A2Very Often

I have a few chores to do before dinner.

Мне нужно сделать несколько дел перед ужином.

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🇬🇧English
homemaking

Broader and somewhat dated term implying managing a home and family life, not just tasks.

B1Rarely

She studied homemaking skills in the class.

Она изучала навыки ведения домашнего хозяйства на курсе.

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How to pronounce housework and what this word means

housework translation: домашняя работа. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce housework

/ə ˈhaʊswɜːk/

housework translation

домашняя работа

housework examples

I do housework on Saturday mornings while listening to music.

housework transcription

/ə ˈhaʊswɜːk/, /ˈhaʊswɝk/

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housework meaning: what does it mean?

domestic work

housework pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

housework is pronounced as /ə ˈhaʊswɜːk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

housework definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I do housework on Saturday mornings while listening to music. Translation: Я делаю домашнюю работу по субботам под музыку.

Is housework part of Household Chores vocabulary?

Yes, housework (домашняя работа) can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is housework part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, housework (домашняя работа) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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