ett hushåll
Meaning
a household, a home; household (household work, domestic work)
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett hushåll |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | hushållet |
| Plural, indefinite | hushåll |
| Plural, definite | hushållen |
hushåll is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort hushåll, det stora hushållet. Check another noun
Practise hushåll
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Questions
What does hushåll mean in English?
hushåll means “a household, a home, household (household work, domestic work)”.
Is it en hushåll or ett hushåll?
It is ett hushåll, and “the a household” is hushållet.
What is the plural of hushåll?
hushåll doesn't change in the plural: ett hushåll, två hushåll (definite: hushållen).
Origin
Calque of Dutch huishoud or Middle Low German husholt; equivalent to hus + håll.
Nearby common words
hushåll is number 8,686 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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