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housewife

/ˈhaʊswaɪf/

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noun

Домохозяйка

(plural "housewives") A woman whose main employment is homemaking, maintaining the upkeep of her home and tending to household affairs; often, such a woman whose sole [unpaid] employment is homemaking.

Examples :

"My grandmother was a dedicated housewife; she spent her days cooking, cleaning, and caring for her family. "

Моя бабушка была преданной домохозяйкой; она проводила свои дни, готовя, убирая и заботясь о своей семье.

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noun

Домохозяйка, жена

(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.

Examples :

"After her children started school, Mary decided to become a housewife and dedicate her time to managing the household. "

После того, как ее дети пошли в школу, Мэри решила стать домохозяйкой и посвятить свое время управлению домашним хозяйством.

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noun

Шкатулка для рукоделия

(plural "housewifes") A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work.

Examples :

"My grandmother always kept a tiny housewife in her sewing basket filled with needles, thread, and small scissors for quick mending jobs. "

Моя бабушка всегда держала маленькую шкатулку для рукоделия в своей корзинке для шитья, наполненную иголками, нитками и маленькими ножницами для быстрых починок.

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verb

Управлять умело и экономно

To manage with skill and economy.

Examples :

"The student skillfully housewifed her time, getting all her homework done before dinner. "

Студентка умело управляла своим временем, сделав все домашние задания до ужина.

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