Huusfrau
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Alemannic German[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle High German hūsvrou(we), equivalent to Huus + Frau. Cognate with German Hausfrau. Compare Dutch huisvrouw, English housewife, Icelandic húsfrú.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
Huusfrau f (plural Huusfraue)
- housewife
- 1978, Rolf Lyssey and Christa Maerker, Die Schweizermacher (transcript):
- So chasch em au bewiise, das du e perfäkchti Huusfrau bisch.
- That way you can also prove to him that you're a perfect housewife.
- 1978, Rolf Lyssey and Christa Maerker, Die Schweizermacher (transcript):
Central Franconian[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- Husfrau (alternative spelling)
- Hausfraa, Hausfroo, Hausfrau (Moselle Franconian)
Etymology[edit]
From Middle High German hūsvrouwe. Equivalent to Huus + Frau.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
Huusfrau f (plural Huusfraue)
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