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do housework

do housework

Meaning of do housework

do domestic work

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British English/tə duː ˈhaʊsˌwɜːk/
American English/tə du ˈhaʊs.wɝk/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterszuò jiā wù
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do housework with Chinese translation

do housework usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

We do housework together on Saturday mornings.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

He does housework even when he is busy with work.

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do housework belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

do housework做家务
mess乱七八糟
dust灰尘
stain污渍
trash垃圾
tool工具
sink洗手池

do housework synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between do housework / clean the house / do the cleaning / tidy up / vacuum / dust

🇬🇧English

Focuses on cleaning tasks in the house (sweeping, mopping, tidying), not necessarily all housework.

A2Often

We will clean the house this morning.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes cleaning specifically (as opposed to other household tasks).

A2Often

Who will do the cleaning today?

🇬🇧English

Means to put things in order and clear clutter; less intensive than full cleaning.

A2Very Often

Please tidy up your room before guests arrive.

🇬🇧English

A specific task: to clean floors and carpets using a vacuum cleaner; a subset of housework.

A2Often

Can you vacuum the living room, please?

D
🇬🇧English
dust

Specific task: to remove dust from surfaces; one element of housework.

A2Often

I need to dust the shelves this afternoon.

M
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mop the floor

Specific task: to wash floors with a mop; part of housework.

A2Often

After sweeping, please mop the floor.

🇬🇧English

A very common specific task: wash the dishes; a routine part of housework.

A2Very Often

I'll do the dishes after dinner.

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do the laundry

Specific task: washing and drying clothes; an essential part of housework.

A2Very Often

She does the laundry every Sunday.

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do housework means do housework. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce do housework

/tə duː ˈhaʊsˌwɜːk/

do housework translation

do housework

do housework examples

We do housework together on Saturday mornings.

do housework transcription

/tə duː ˈhaʊsˌwɜːk/, /tə du ˈhaʊs.wɝk/

Questions about this word

do housework meaning: what does it mean?

do domestic work

do housework pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

do housework is pronounced as /tə duː ˈhaʊsˌwɜːk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

do housework definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We do housework together on Saturday mornings. Translation: Мы делаем домашнюю работу вместе по утрам в субботу.

Is do housework part of Household Chores vocabulary?

Yes, do housework can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is do housework part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, do housework can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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