housekeeper
word
/ˈhaʊˌskipɝ/
HOWS-kee-pur
/hˈaʊskiːpɐ/
HOWS-kee-puh
Definition
A housekeeper is a person, often employed, whose job is to clean, cook, and manage tasks in a house, hotel, or similar place.
Usage & Nuances
'Housekeeper' is more formal than 'maid' and can refer to someone managing all household staff. In hotels, the 'housekeeper' oversees room cleaning. Used for both private homes and businesses.
Spanish: ama de llaves - empleada domésticaPortuguese (BR): governanta - empregada domésticaPortuguese (PT): governanta - empregada domésticaChinese (Simplified): 管家 - 家政服务员Chinese (Traditional): 管家 - 家政服務員Hindi: गृहप्रबंधक - नौकरानी (आमतौर पर महिला)Arabic: مدبرة منزل - خادمة منزلBengali: গৃহপরিচারিকা - গৃহপরিচারকRussian: домработница - домработникJapanese: ハウスキーパー - 家政婦 - 管理人Vietnamese: người quản giaKorean: 가사도우미 - 가정부Turkish: ev işçisi - temizlikçiUrdu: ہاؤس کیپر - خانہ دارIndonesian: pengurus rumah tangga
Example Sentences
The hotel housekeeper changed the towels.
basic
The housekeeper cleans the rooms every morning.
basic
Our housekeeper cooks delicious meals for the family.
basic
We hired a housekeeper to help us after the baby was born.
natural
The housekeeper makes sure everything in the house runs smoothly.
natural
After years of service, the housekeeper became like part of the family.
natural