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Haushalt
/ˈhaʊs.halt/
household
Der Haushalt umfasst alle Mitglieder der Familie.
The household includes all family members.
general
A household, including all people living in a shared residence and their collective activities.
Sie führen einen sparsamen Haushalt.
They run a frugal household.
In German, 'Haushalt' can refer to both the people and the management of a household.
general
The management of a household, including budgeting, cleaning, and organization.
Er kümmert sich um den Haushalt.
He takes care of the household chores.
This sense is often used in the context of domestic responsibilities.
formal
The government or administration of a country or organization.
Der Bundeshaushalt wird jährlich vom Parlament beschlossen.
The federal budget is decided annually by parliament.
In this sense, 'Haushalt' refers to the financial management of a government or institution.
Collocations
Haushaltsbudgethousehold budgetHaushaltsgerätehousehold appliancesHaushaltsführunghousehold management
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
'Haushalt' can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but in formal settings, it often refers to government budgets.
Gold Rule
Capitalization
In German, 'Haushalt' is always capitalized as it is a noun.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'hūshalt', from 'hūs' (house) + 'halt' (maintenance, keeping).
Usage Notes
The term 'Haushalt' is gender-neutral and can refer to any type of household, regardless of family structure.
Word Breakdown
Haus
house
rootHalt
maintenance, keeping
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