housewife in Finnish
housewife in Finnish is kotirouva, kotiäiti, emäntä — housewife means a woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.
housewife in Finnish
kotirouva
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
kotiäiti
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
emäntä
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
perheenemäntä
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
käsityölaukku
(plural "housewifes") A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work.
What does "housewife" mean?
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noun A woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.
"My grandmother was a housewife and raised five children at home."
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noun A small sewing kit or case for needles, thread, and pins.
"The soldier kept a small housewife in his bag to mend his socks."
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housewife in a sentence
- My grandmother was a housewife and raised five children at home.
- Being a housewife in those days meant cooking, cleaning, and caring for the family.
- The soldier kept a small housewife in his bag to mend his socks.
- She pulled a needle out of her housewife and sewed on the button.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "housewife" in Finnish?
"housewife" in Finnish is kotirouva, kotiäiti, emäntä. housewife means: A woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.
How do you use "housewife" in a sentence?
Example: "My grandmother was a housewife and raised five children at home." In Finnish, "housewife" is kotirouva, kotiäiti, emäntä.
Are there other ways to say "housewife" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "housewife": kotirouva, kotiäiti, emäntä, perheenemäntä, käsityölaukku.
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