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housewife in Russian

housewife in Russian is домохозя́йка, домохозяйка — housewife means a woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.

housewife in Russian

домохозя́йка
noun
Pronounced: domokhozyayka
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
домохозяйка
noun
Pronounced: domokhozyayka
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.

What does "housewife" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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 Russian?

"housewife" in Russian is домохозя́йка, домохозяйка. housewife means: A woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.

How do you pronounce домохозя́йка?

"housewife" in Russian is домохозя́йка, pronounced "domokhozyayka".

How do you use "housewife" in a sentence?

Example: "She was a housewife for fifteen years before returning to teaching." In Russian, "housewife" is домохозя́йка, домохозяйка.

Are there other ways to say "housewife" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "housewife": домохозя́йка, домохозяйка.

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