housewife in Italian
housewife in Italian is casalinga, donna di casa, padrona di casa — housewife means a woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.
housewife in Italian
casalinga
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
donna di casa
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
padrona di casa
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
massaia
(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.
"She was a housewife for fifteen years before returning to teaching."
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noun A small sewing kit or case for needles, thread, and pins.
"His grandmother packed a housewife in every parcel she sent him."
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housewife in a sentence
- She was a housewife for fifteen years before returning to teaching.
- His grandmother packed a housewife in every parcel she sent him.
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What is "housewife" in Italian?
"housewife" in Italian is casalinga, donna di casa, padrona di casa. 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: "She was a housewife for fifteen years before returning to teaching." In Italian, "housewife" is casalinga, donna di casa, padrona di casa.
Are there other ways to say "housewife" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "housewife": casalinga, donna di casa, padrona di casa, massaia.
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