die Haushalte
Translation
households, budgets
Examples
In Deutschland gibt es viele Ein-Personen-Haushalte.
In Germany, there are many one-person households.
Die öffentlichen Haushalte sind knapp.
The public budgets are tight.
Grammar Patterns
one-person households ((Ein-Personen-Haushalte)) one-person households In Germany, there are many one-person households.
public budgets ((öffentliche Haushalte)) public budgets The public budgets are tight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (households) Familien; (budgets) Budgets, Etats
Etymology
From 'Haus' (house) and 'halten' (to hold, to keep). It refers to what 'holds' a house together, i.e., the people (household) or the finances (budget).
Memory Tips
Think of 'holding' ('halten') a 'house' ('Haus') together. This can refer to the family unit or the money needed to run it.