huishoudelijk werk /hˈœyshʌʊdələkʋˈɛrk/ · noun · CEFR B1. Dutch translation of "housework".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: het huishoudelijk werk
  • Language: Dutch
  • Meaning: housework
  • IPA: /hˈœyshʌʊdələkʋˈɛrk/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: het
  • Image:Photo of huishoudelijk werk (Dutch)

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Example Sentences

  • Ik moet het huishoudelijk werk afmaken voordat ik wegga. English: I have to finish the housework before I leave.
  • Zij doet elke zaterdagochtend het huishoudelijk werk. English: She does the housework every Saturday morning.
  • Huishoudelijk werk kan vermoeiend zijn, maar het is nodig. English: Household chores can be tiring, but they are necessary.

When and How to Use "huishoudelijk werk"

Use "huishoudelijk werk" when you want to talk about "housework" in Dutch. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Dutch study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "huishoudelijk werk" mean in Dutch?

"huishoudelijk werk" is the Dutch word for "housework".

What CEFR level is "huishoudelijk werk"?

"huishoudelijk werk" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords Dutch vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "huishoudelijk werk"?

"huishoudelijk werk" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "huishoudelijk werk" in a sentence?

Ik moet het huishoudelijk werk afmaken voordat ik wegga.

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