housewife in Swedish
housewife in Swedish is husmor, husfru — housewife means a woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.
housewife in Swedish
husmor
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
husfru
(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 Swedish?
"housewife" in Swedish is husmor, husfru. 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 Swedish, "housewife" is husmor, husfru.
Are there other ways to say "housewife" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "housewife": husmor, husfru.
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