der Privathaushalt
Translation
private household
Examples
Ein durchschnittlicher Privathaushalt verbraucht viel Energie.
An average private household consumes a lot of energy.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) as a subject Der Privathaushalt verbraucht Strom.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Familienhaushalt (family household); Antonyms: öffentlicher Haushalt (public budget)
Etymology
Composed of 'privat' (private) and 'Haushalt' (household, budget).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Haus' (house) + 'halt' (hold). It's what a house 'holds' - the people and finances. 'Privat' specifies it's a private one, not a state budget.