chores
word · lemma: chore
/ˈtʃɔɹz/
chorz
/tʃˈɔːz/
chawz
Definition
Chores are regular small jobs around the house, like cleaning, washing dishes, or taking out the trash.
Usage & Nuances
'Chores' is usually informal and most often refers to tasks at home. Common collocations: 'do your chores', 'household chores', 'daily chores'. Not used for professional or office work.
Spanish: quehaceres - tareas domésticasPortuguese (BR): tarefas domésticasPortuguese (PT): tarefas domésticasChinese (Simplified): 家务Chinese (Traditional): 家務Hindi: घरेलू काम-काजArabic: الأعمال المنزليةBengali: গৃহস্থালি কাজ - ঘরের কাজRussian: домашние дела - домашние обязанностиJapanese: 家事Vietnamese: việc nhàKorean: 집안일Turkish: ev işleriUrdu: گھریلو کامIndonesian: pekerjaan rumah
Example Sentences
I have to finish my chores before I can play.
basic
She helps her mom with the chores.
basic
Every Saturday, we do the chores together.
basic
My least favorite chore is washing the dishes.
natural
Splitting the chores makes everything easier.
natural
He always tries to avoid doing chores.
natural