die Hausfrau
Translation
housewife, homemaker
Examples
Meine Mutter ist Hausfrau.
My mother is a housewife.
Sie arbeitet nicht, sie ist Hausfrau.
She doesn't work, she is a housewife.
Grammar Patterns
to be a housewife ((sein)) to be a housewife My mother is a housewife.
Similar Words
Synonyms: housewife, homemaker; Modern terms: stay-at-home parent, family manager
Etymology
A compound word from 'Haus' (house) and 'Frau' (woman), literally translating to 'house woman'.
Memory Tips
Think of the direct components: a 'Frau' (woman) who takes care of the 'Haus' (house).