housewife in Greek
housewife in Greek is νοικοκυρά, οικοδέσποινα — housewife means a woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.
housewife in Greek
νοικοκυρά
Pronounced: noikokyra
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
οικοδέσποινα
Pronounced: oikodespoina
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
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 Greek?
"housewife" in Greek is νοικοκυρά, οικοδέσποινα. housewife means: A woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.
How do you pronounce νοικοκυρά?
"housewife" in Greek is νοικοκυρά, pronounced "noikokyra".
How do you use "housewife" in a sentence?
Example: "My grandmother was a housewife and raised five children at home." In Greek, "housewife" is νοικοκυρά, οικοδέσποινα.
Are there other ways to say "housewife" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "housewife": νοικοκυρά, οικοδέσποινα.
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