der Hausengel
Translation
angel in the house, domestic goddess
Examples
Meine Großmutter war ein echter Hausengel.
My grandmother was a real angel in the house.
Sie spielt die Rolle des perfekten Hausengels.
She plays the role of the perfect domestic goddess.
Grammar Patterns
to be an angel in the house She is a true angel in the house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hausfee (house fairy); Antonyms: Rabenmutter (raven mother, bad mother)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Haus' (house) and 'Engel' (angel).
Memory Tips
Picture an angel wearing an apron, tirelessly keeping the house perfect.