Haushalt/ˈhaʊ̯sˌhalt/household; housekeeping; budget
Haushalt is a German noun that means household, housekeeping, or budget. It is pronounced /ˈhaʊ̯sˌhalt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Haushalte".
Definitions
1.all people living together in a home and managing common expenses(everyday life)
a.a group of people sharing a residence as a unit
In unserem Haushalt leben vier Personen.—There are four people living in our household.
2.management of activities and finances of a home(housekeeping)
a.the organization and running of a home
Sie kümmert sich um den gesamten Haushalt.—She takes care of all the housekeeping.
3.the total income and expenditure plan, especially of a state or organization(economics, politics)
a.annual state or organizational budget
Der Bundestag diskutiert heute den neuen Haushalt.—The Bundestag is discussing the new budget today.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Haushalt | die Haushalte |
| Genitive | des Haushaltes | der Haushalte |
| Dative | dem Haushalt | den Haushalten |
| Accusative | den Haushalt | die Haushalte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Haushalt" mean in English?
- "Haushalt" means household, housekeeping, or budget. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Haushalt"?
- "Haushalt" is pronounced /ˈhaʊ̯sˌhalt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Haushalt" der, die, or das?
- "Haushalt" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Haushalt"?
- The plural of "Haushalt" is "Haushalte".
- What part of speech is "Haushalt"?
- "Haushalt" is a noun in German.
