housework
word
Definition
Regular tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and cooking that are done to keep a home clean and organized.
Usage & Nuances
'Housework' is an uncountable noun; don't say 'a housework' or 'houseworks.' Common collocations: 'do housework,' 'help with the housework.' Refers to physical and routine home tasks, not to repairs (those are 'house repairs' or 'maintenance').
Spanish: tareas domésticas - quehaceres domésticosPortuguese (BR): tarefas domésticas - afazeres domésticosPortuguese (PT): tarefas domésticas - trabalhos domésticosChinese (Simplified): 家务Chinese (Traditional): 家務Hindi: घरेलू कामArabic: الأعمال المنزليةBengali: গৃহস্থালি কাজ - ঘরের কাজRussian: домашняя работа - уборка (по дому)Japanese: 家事Vietnamese: việc nhà - công việc nhàKorean: 집안일Turkish: ev işiUrdu: گھر کا کامIndonesian: pekerjaan rumah
Example Sentences
She doesn't like doing housework.
basic
I have to do the housework every Saturday.
basic
My brother helps me with the housework.
basic
After a long day, the last thing I want to do is housework.
natural
Let's split the housework so it's fair for everyone.
natural
He does most of the housework because he works from home.
natural