die Hauswirtschaft
Translation
home economics, housekeeping, domestic science
Examples
Sie lernt Hauswirtschaft in der Schule.
She is learning home economics at school.
Gute Hauswirtschaft spart viel Geld.
Good housekeeping saves a lot of money.
Grammar Patterns
Hauswirtschaft (as a school subject) home economics She got a good grade in home economics.
Similar Words
Haushaltsführung (housekeeping)
Etymology
Composed of 'Haus' (house) and 'Wirtschaft' (economy, management). Literally 'house economy'.
Memory Tips
Think of managing the 'economy' of the 'house' – that's home economics or housekeeping.