der Haushalt
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- Der Haushalt primarily means household or housekeeping chores.
- It is a masculine noun (der) and its plural is die Haushalte.
- Commonly used verbs include führen (manage) and machen (do).
- It also refers to a financial budget in political and economic contexts.
The German noun der Haushalt is a versatile and essential word that every learner must master, as it bridges the gap between daily domestic life and complex macroeconomics. At its core, it refers to the 'household'—both the physical space where people live together and the organizational unit they form. However, its meaning extends far beyond just the walls of a house. It encompasses the activities of maintaining a home, the financial management of a family, and even the national budget of a country. In a domestic context, when someone says they are 'doing the household' (den Haushalt machen), they are referring to the collective chores like cleaning, cooking, and laundry.
- Domestic Unit
- Refers to all persons living together in a single dwelling, sharing resources and responsibilities. Example: 'Ein Drei-Personen-Haushalt' (A three-person household).
- Housekeeping
- The actual labor involved in maintaining a home. This is often synonymous with 'Hausarbeit'.
- Fiscal Budget
- In political and business contexts, it refers to the planned expenditure and revenue. 'Der Bundeshaushalt' is the federal budget of Germany.
In unserem Haushalt teilen wir uns alle Aufgaben gerecht auf, damit niemand zu viel arbeiten muss.
Understanding the nuance of this word requires looking at its etymology. It combines 'Haus' (house) and 'Halt' (from halten, to hold or keep). Thus, it is the 'holding of the house'. In modern Germany, the concept of 'Haushalt' is often discussed in the media regarding the 'Schuldenbremse' (debt brake), where the government must balance its Haushalt. For a language learner, you will most frequently encounter it when discussing living arrangements or chores. If you are looking for an apartment, you might see advertisements specifying 'Nichtraucher-Haushalt' (non-smoking household).
Der Minister stellte heute den neuen Haushalt für das kommende Jahr vor.
In a sociological sense, the 'Haushalt' is the smallest economic unit in society. German statistics often distinguish between 'Einpersonenhaushalte' (single-person households) and 'Mehrpersonenhaushalte'. This distinction is crucial for understanding demographics in Germany, where the number of single households has been rising steadily in urban areas like Berlin or Hamburg. When you move into a shared flat (WG - Wohngemeinschaft), you are essentially forming a shared Haushalt.
- Private Household
- The private sphere where individuals consume and live.
Wie viel Geld gibt ein durchschnittlicher Haushalt in Deutschland für Lebensmittel aus?
Nach dem Studium musste ich lernen, meinen eigenen Haushalt zu führen.
Using der Haushalt correctly involves pairing it with the right verbs and prepositions. The most common verb association is führen (to lead/manage). To 'lead a household' means to be responsible for the management of the home. Another common verb is schmeißen, which is more informal and means to 'run' or 'handle' the household, often implying it's a lot of work. You will also see it with helfen (to help), usually in the dative construction: 'jemandem im Haushalt helfen'.
- With 'führen'
- 'Sie führt den Haushalt alleine.' (She manages the household alone.) This sounds organized and responsible.
- With 'machen'
- 'Ich muss heute noch den Haushalt machen.' (I still have to do the housework today.) This is very common in spoken German.
Es ist wichtig, dass Kinder früh lernen, im Haushalt mitzuhelfen.
In grammatical terms, 'Haushalt' is a masculine noun. Its plural is 'die Haushalte'. Pay attention to the cases: 'im Haushalt' (in + dative) is the standard way to describe location or context of work. If you are talking about the national budget, you might say 'den Haushalt verabschieden' (to pass/approve the budget). This formal usage is common in news reports.
Wegen der Inflation müssen viele Haushalte ihre Ausgaben reduzieren.
When describing the size or type of a household, use compound words or adjectives. 'Ein sparsamer Haushalt' (a frugal household) or 'ein öffentlicher Haushalt' (a public budget). In colloquial speech, you might hear 'den ganzen Haushalt auf den Kopf stellen', which means to turn the whole house upside down while searching for something or cleaning thoroughly.
- Compound: Haushaltsgeräte
- Refers to appliances like washing machines or vacuum cleaners. 'Wir brauchen neue Haushaltsgeräte.'
Der Haushalt der Stadt München ist dieses Jahr besonders ausgeglichen.
Finally, consider the prepositional use with 'aus'. 'Etwas aus dem Haushalt bezahlen' means to pay for something out of the household budget. This is common when discussing shared expenses in a family or a shared apartment.
You will encounter der Haushalt in a variety of settings, ranging from the mundane to the highly professional. In a typical German home, the word comes up daily. Parents might ask their children: 'Wer hilft mir heute im Haushalt?' (Who is helping me with the housework today?). In this context, it is the umbrella term for all the chores that keep the home running.
- At the Electronics Store
- You will see signs for 'Haushaltswaren' (household goods) or 'Haushaltsabteilung' (household department), where you can buy kettles, toasters, and irons.
- In the News (Tagesschau)
- Journalists frequently discuss the 'Bundeshaushalt' (federal budget). You will hear phrases like 'Haushaltsdebatte' (budget debate) or 'Haushaltsloch' (budget deficit/hole).
In der Werbung hört man oft: 'Ein Muss für jeden Haushalt!'
Another common place is in official documents or surveys. If you fill out a 'Meldebescheinigung' (registration) or a census form in Germany, you will be asked about the number of persons in your Haushalt. This is for statistical purposes to determine how many people live together. Even in insurance policies, you will see 'Hausratversicherung', which is insurance for the contents of your household.
Der Haushalt ist knapp, wir können uns diesen Luxus nicht leisten.
In literature or more formal writing, 'Haushalt' can also refer to the 'economy' of nature or a system, like 'der Wasserhaushalt des Körpers' (the body's water balance). This demonstrates the word's flexibility in describing any balanced system of resources.
- Scientific Context
- 'Energiehaushalt' (energy balance/metabolism). This is used in biology and physics to describe how energy is managed within a system.
Trinken ist wichtig für einen gesunden Wasserhaushalt.
One of the most frequent errors English speakers make is confusing der Haushalt with the English word 'housework'. While 'Haushalt' can refer to the chores, the direct translation for chores is Hausarbeit. If you say 'Ich mache meine Hausarbeit', a German person might think you are doing your homework or writing a university paper. To specifically mean cleaning and tidying, use 'den Haushalt machen'.
- Mistake: Haus vs. Haushalt
- 'Haus' is the physical building. 'Haushalt' is the social and economic unit. You live in a 'Haus', but you manage a 'Haushalt'.
- Mistake: Gender Confusion
- Many learners assume it is neuter because 'Haus' is 'das Haus'. However, 'Haushalt' is masculine: der Haushalt.
Falsch: Ich helfe in das Haushalt.
Richtig: Ich helfe im Haushalt.
Another pitfall is the use of the word 'Budget'. While 'Budget' is also used in German, 'Haushalt' is the more formal and standard term for governmental or institutional financial plans. Using 'Budget' for the national finances in a formal essay might sound slightly too informal or anglicized. Conversely, for a small personal 'allowance' or 'pocket money', you would use 'Taschengeld', not 'Haushalt'.
Falsch: Der Hausarbeit des Staates ist groß.
Richtig: Der Haushalt des Staates ist groß.
Finally, watch out for the plural. It is 'die Haushalte', not 'die Haushalten' (unless in the dative case). Learners often over-apply the 'n' ending to masculine plurals. Keep it simple: 'Viele Haushalte sparen Energie.'
To expand your vocabulary, it's helpful to look at words that overlap with der Haushalt. Depending on the context, you might choose a more specific term to sound more natural or precise.
- Hausarbeit
- Focuses purely on the labor: vacuuming, washing dishes, etc. 'Ich hasse Hausarbeit.'
- Budget
- Used more in business or for specific project finances. 'Unser Budget für die Reise ist begrenzt.'
- Heim
- Refers to 'home' as an emotional concept or an institution (like an old folks' home). 'Ein schönes Heim.'
Während Haushalt die Organisation betont, meint Hauswirtschaft die fachliche Verwaltung.
There is also the term Hauswirtschaft, which is often used in an educational or professional sense, like 'Home Economics' or 'Domestic Science'. If someone is studying how to manage large-scale households (like in a hospital or hotel), they are studying 'Hauswirtschaft'.
Wir müssen unseren Etat für Marketing im nächsten Quartal kürzen.
In terms of the 'unit' of people, you might use 'Lebensgemeinschaft' if you want to emphasize the relationship between the people, or 'Bedarfsgemeinschaft' in the context of German social welfare (Jobcenter), which refers to people who live together and are financially dependent on each other.
How Formal Is It?
Le savais-tu ?
In the Middle Ages, 'Haushalt' didn't just mean the family, but everyone living under one roof, including servants and farmhands.
Guide de prononciation
- Pronouncing 'halt' like the English word 'halt' (with a long 'o' sound). In German, it's a short 'a'.
- Swallowing the 's' in the middle.
- Stressing the second syllable.
- Using a soft 'h' or omitting it.
- Pronouncing the 'au' like 'oh'.
Niveau de difficulté
Easy in domestic contexts, harder in political news.
Requires correct gender and plural endings.
Very common word, easy to integrate into daily talk.
Clear pronunciation, but context is key for meaning.
Quoi apprendre ensuite
Prérequis
Apprends ensuite
Avancé
Grammaire à connaître
Masculine Nouns Ending in -t
Der Haushalt, der Gehalt (but: das Gehalt for salary).
Dative after 'in' for Location
Ich arbeite im (in dem) Haushalt.
Compound Noun Formation
Haushalt + Plan = Haushaltsplan (with an 's' glue consonant).
Accusative for Direct Objects
Ich plane den Haushalt.
Plural Formation with -e
Ein Haushalt, zwei Haushalte.
Exemples par niveau
Ich mache den Haushalt.
I do the housework.
Simple Subject + Verb + Accusative Object.
Hilfst du im Haushalt?
Do you help around the house?
Question with 'im' (in + dative).
Mein Haushalt ist groß.
My household is large.
Using 'Haushalt' as a subject.
Wir haben einen Hund im Haushalt.
We have a dog in the household.
Prepositional phrase 'im Haushalt'.
Wer kocht im Haushalt?
Who cooks in the household?
Interrogative pronoun 'Wer'.
Der Haushalt macht viel Arbeit.
Housework is a lot of work.
Masculine article 'Der'.
Ich brauche Dinge für den Haushalt.
I need things for the household.
Preposition 'für' + accusative.
Ist der Haushalt fertig?
Is the housework finished?
Adjective 'fertig' as a predicate.
Wir kaufen neue Haushaltsgeräte.
We are buying new household appliances.
Compound noun 'Haushaltsgeräte'.
In unserem Haushalt leben fünf Personen.
Five people live in our household.
Dative possessive 'unserem'.
Er führt den Haushalt sehr ordentlich.
He manages the household very tidily.
Verb 'führen' + accusative.
Was gehört alles zum Haushalt?
What all belongs to the household?
Verb 'gehören zu' + dative.
Sie arbeitet viel im Haushalt.
She works a lot in the household.
Adverb 'viel' modifying the verb.
Können wir den Haushalt zusammen machen?
Can we do the housework together?
Modal verb 'können'.
Das ist ein Einpersonenhaushalt.
That is a single-person household.
Compound noun 'Einpersonenhaushalt'.
Wir müssen für den Haushalt einkaufen.
We have to shop for the household.
Prepositional phrase 'für den Haushalt'.
Wir müssen einen Haushaltsplan erstellen.
We need to create a budget.
Compound noun 'Haushaltsplan'.
Die Haushaltskosten sind diesen Monat gestiegen.
Household costs have risen this month.
Plural compound noun 'Haushaltskosten'.
Sie schmeißen den Haushalt neben dem Beruf.
They run the household alongside their job.
Informal verb 'schmeißen'.
Es gibt ein Loch im Haushalt der Stadt.
There is a hole in the city's budget.
Metaphorical use of 'Loch' (deficit).
Wie viel Geld bleibt für den Haushalt übrig?
How much money is left over for the household?
Verb 'übrig bleiben'.
Der Haushalt wurde gestern im Stadtrat diskutiert.
The budget was discussed in the city council yesterday.
Passive voice 'wurde diskutiert'.
Wir teilen uns die Aufgaben im Haushalt auf.
We split the household tasks.
Reflexive verb 'sich aufteilen'.
Ein sparsamer Haushalt achtet auf den Stromverbrauch.
A frugal household pays attention to electricity consumption.
Adjective 'sparsamer' in nominative.
Der Bundeshaushalt sieht Kürzungen im Sozialbereich vor.
The federal budget provides for cuts in the social sector.
Separable verb 'vorsehen'.
Private Haushalte leiden unter der Inflation.
Private households are suffering from inflation.
Plural 'Haushalte' as subject.
Der Haushalt muss bis Ende des Jahres ausgeglichen sein.
The budget must be balanced by the end of the year.
Adjective 'ausgeglichen'.
Die Regierung plant eine Haushaltsreform.
The government is planning a budget reform.
Accusative object 'Haushaltsreform'.
Die Schulden belasten den öffentlichen Haushalt.
The debts are straining the public budget.
Verb 'belasten'.
Der Energiehaushalt des Gebäudes ist vorbildlich.
The energy balance of the building is exemplary.
Technical use of 'Energiehaushalt'.
Es wurde eine Haushaltsperre verhängt.
A budget freeze was imposed.
Noun 'Haushaltsperre'.
Wir untersuchen die Konsumgewohnheiten der Haushalte.
We are investigating the consumption habits of households.
Genitive plural 'der Haushalte'.
Die Haushaltsautonomie der Kommunen ist gesetzlich geschützt.
The budgetary autonomy of municipalities is protected by law.
Formal compound 'Haushaltsautonomie'.
Der Haushalt spiegelt die politischen Prioritäten wider.
The budget reflects political priorities.
Separable verb 'widerspiegeln'.
Eine solide Haushaltsführung ist die Basis für Stabilität.
Solid budget management is the basis for stability.
Noun 'Haushaltsführung'.
Die Haushaltsdebatte verlief äußerst kontrovers.
The budget debate was extremely controversial.
Adverbial phrase 'äußerst kontrovers'.
Man muss den Wasserhaushalt der Region stabilisieren.
The water balance of the region must be stabilized.
Environmental context.
Der Haushalt wurde mit knapper Mehrheit verabschiedet.
The budget was passed with a slim majority.
Passive voice with 'verabschiedet'.
Die Prekarisierung vieler Haushalte ist besorgniserregend.
The precarization of many households is worrying.
Abstract noun 'Prekarisierung'.
Haushaltssatzungen regeln die Finanzen der Städte.
Budget bylaws regulate the finances of cities.
Specialized legal term 'Haushaltssatzungen'.
Die fiskalische Integrität des Haushalts steht zur Disposition.
The fiscal integrity of the budget is up for debate.
Idiom 'zur Disposition stehen'.
Der Haushalt der Natur entzieht sich oft menschlicher Planung.
The economy of nature often eludes human planning.
Philosophical use of 'Haushalt'.
Die Divergenz zwischen privatem und öffentlichem Haushalt ist eklatant.
The divergence between private and public budgets is striking.
Academic vocabulary 'Divergenz', 'eklatant'.
Man muss den hormonellen Haushalt ganzheitlich betrachten.
One must view the hormonal balance holistically.
Medical/Scientific context.
Die Haushaltskonsolidierung erfordert schmerzhafte Einschnitte.
Budget consolidation requires painful cuts.
Technical term 'Haushaltskonsolidierung'.
Der Haushalt ist das in Zahlen gegossene Programm der Regierung.
The budget is the government's program cast in numbers.
Metaphorical expression 'in Zahlen gegossen'.
Die Haushaltsdisziplin ist ein Eckpfeiler der Währungsunion.
Budgetary discipline is a cornerstone of the monetary union.
Political term 'Haushaltsdisziplin'.
In der Soziologie wird der Haushalt als Ort der Reproduktion analysiert.
In sociology, the household is analyzed as a place of reproduction.
Sociological terminology.
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
— To do the cleaning and chores in the house.
Ich muss am Samstag den Haushalt machen.
— To start a new home or family living unit.
Nach der Hochzeit gründeten sie einen eigenen Haushalt.
— To put a financial strain on the budget.
Die Reparatur wird unseren Haushalt stark belasten.
— To pay for something using the common household funds.
Das Brot wird aus dem Haushalt bezahlt.
— To search through everything or clean very thoroughly.
Ich habe den ganzen Haushalt auf den Kopf gestellt, um den Schlüssel zu finden.
— To manage the home and its finances.
Es ist schwer, einen großen Haushalt zu führen.
— To reside within a specific household group.
Wie viele Personen leben in Ihrem Haushalt?
— To formally approve a budget (usually political).
Der Bundestag hat den Haushalt verabschiedet.
— To spend money on improving the home or its equipment.
Wir sollten mehr in den Haushalt investieren.
— To create a financial plan for the home or organization.
Wir müssen einen neuen Haushaltsplan aufstellen.
Souvent confondu avec
Hausarbeit is the specific chore or a school paper. Haushalt is the whole system.
Hausrat refers to the physical objects/furniture inside the house.
Gehäuse is a casing or housing for a machine, not a household.
Expressions idiomatiques
— To have everything one needs at home.
Wir müssen nicht einkaufen, wir haben alles im Haushalt.
neutral— To have a financial deficit or missing funds.
Nach dem Urlaub haben wir ein Loch im Haushalt.
informal— To manage the home single-handedly or with great effort.
Sie schmeißt den Haushalt und arbeitet Vollzeit.
informal— To be economical or thrifty with something.
Wir müssen mit dem Wasser haushalten.
neutral— Expression used when a house is very messy.
Überall liegt Müll, das ist doch kein Haushalt!
informal— To manage a home with very strict discipline.
Meine Oma führte ihren Haushalt wie ein Regiment.
idiomatic— To fix a broken financial situation.
Der neue Bürgermeister muss den Haushalt sanieren.
formal— Referring to the ecological balance of the world.
Alles hat seinen Platz im Haushalt der Natur.
literary— To stop all unnecessary spending immediately.
Wegen der Krise wurde eine Haushaltssperre verhängt.
formal— To increase one's income or funds.
Er macht Überstunden, um den Haushalt aufzubessern.
neutralFacile à confondre
Both relate to the house and work.
Hausarbeit is the task (vacuuming). Haushalt is the unit (the home/budget).
Meine Hausarbeit für die Uni ist fertig, aber der Haushalt ist noch dreckig.
Both mean financial plan.
Budget is often for projects/business. Haushalt is for the home or the state.
Wir haben ein Budget von 500 Euro für den Urlaub im Haushalt eingeplant.
Both relate to living spaces.
Anwesen is a large property or estate. Haushalt is the people and their organization.
Das Anwesen ist groß, aber der Haushalt ist klein.
Both mean home.
Heim is the emotional place. Haushalt is the functional unit.
Ich fühle mich in meinem Heim wohl und führe meinen Haushalt gern.
Both relate to home management.
Hauswirtschaft is the professional or academic field of home management.
Sie studiert Hauswirtschaft, um den Haushalt besser zu verstehen.
Structures de phrases
Ich mache [Accusative].
Ich mache den Haushalt.
Ich helfe [Dative] im Haushalt.
Ich helfe meinem Vater im Haushalt.
Wir brauchen einen [Compound].
Wir brauchen einen Haushaltsplan.
Der Haushalt ist [Adjective].
Der Haushalt ist defizitär.
Aufgrund der [Noun] im Haushalt...
Aufgrund der Einsparungen im Haushalt...
[Noun] belasten den Haushalt.
Hohe Kosten belasten den Haushalt.
Die [Noun] des Haushalts erfordert...
Die Konsolidierung des Haushalts erfordert Disziplin.
Im [Adjective] Haushalt...
Im hormonellen Haushalt des Patienten...
Famille de mots
Noms
Verbes
Adjectifs
Apparenté
Comment l'utiliser
Extremely frequent in daily life and news.
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Ich mache meine Hausarbeit.
→
Ich mache den Haushalt.
If you mean cleaning the house, 'den Haushalt machen' is correct. 'Hausarbeit' usually refers to a university essay.
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Das Haushalt ist groß.
→
Der Haushalt ist groß.
Haushalt is masculine, not neuter, despite 'Haus' being neuter.
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Ich helfe in der Haushalt.
→
Ich helfe im Haushalt.
Since Haushalt is masculine, 'in dem' becomes 'im'. 'In der' would be for feminine nouns.
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Der Staatshaushalt ist ein Hausarbeit.
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Der Staatshaushalt ist ein Budget.
You cannot use 'Hausarbeit' for a state budget. 'Haushalt' itself or 'Budget' is appropriate.
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Wir haben viele Haushalten.
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Wir haben viele Haushalte.
The plural is 'Haushalte'. You only add an 'n' in the dative plural: 'in den Haushalten'.
Astuces
Gender Tip
Always remember it is 'der Haushalt'. A good way to remember is that 'Halt' (stop/hold) is masculine, and the last part of a German compound noun always determines the gender.
Natural Phrasing
To sound like a native, use 'den Haushalt schmeißen' when talking about managing a busy home. It sounds more dynamic than just 'machen'.
Compound Power
Learn 'Haushalts-' as a prefix. You can attach it to almost anything: -kasse (cash), -plan (plan), -hilfe (help), -geräte (appliances).
News Context
When you hear 'Haushalt' on the news, think 'Budget'. It's almost never about cleaning when politicians are talking!
Financial Values
Understand that 'haushalten' (to be thrifty) is a highly valued trait in German culture. It's not just about money, but about being responsible with resources.
Spelling Check
Note the double 'h' in 'Haushalt'. One from 'Haus' and one from 'Halt'. It is often misspelled with just one 'h' by beginners.
Pronunciation
Make sure the 't' at the end is crisp. German final consonants are usually pronounced clearly and forcefully.
Mnemonic
Visualize a 'House' being 'Held' up by a giant 'T' (for the budget table). This helps you remember 'Haus-Halt'.
Not Homework
Never use 'Haushalt' for homework. Homework is 'Hausaufgaben'. 'Haushalt' is about the house itself.
Abstract Use
Try using 'Haushalt' in biological contexts like 'Wasserhaushalt' to show you are an advanced learner.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Think of 'House-Hold'. You are 'holding' the 'house' together by cleaning and budgeting.
Association visuelle
Imagine a person holding a tiny house in one hand and a calculator in the other.
Word Web
Défi
Try to describe your daily chores using 'Haushalt' three times in a conversation today.
Origine du mot
The word is a combination of the Middle High German words 'hūs' (house) and 'halt' (keeping/holding). It essentially means the act of keeping or maintaining a house.
Sens originel : Managing the domestic affairs and maintaining the home structure.
GermanicContexte culturel
Be aware that 'Haushalt' can imply gendered labor in older contexts, but modern usage is gender-neutral.
In English, we often separate 'housework' from 'household'. German uses one word for both, which can be confusing at first.
Pratique dans la vie réelle
Contextes réels
At home with family
- Wer macht heute den Haushalt?
- Wir brauchen eine Haushaltshilfe.
- Kannst du mir im Haushalt helfen?
- Unser Haushalt ist sehr unordentlich.
Political news
- Der Haushalt wurde debattiert.
- Es gibt Kürzungen im Haushalt.
- Der Haushalt ist ausgeglichen.
- Die Haushaltsperre bleibt bestehen.
Shopping for appliances
- Wo finde ich Haushaltswaren?
- Dieses Gerät ist gut für den Haushalt.
- Wir brauchen neue Haushaltsgeräte.
- Gibt es Rabatte auf Haushaltsartikel?
Financial planning
- Wir führen ein Haushaltsbuch.
- Der Haushalt ist diesen Monat knapp.
- Wir müssen den Haushalt planen.
- Das Geld kommt aus der Haushaltskasse.
Sociology/Statistics
- Die Anzahl der Einpersonenhaushalte steigt.
- Wie viele Haushalte haben Internet?
- Der durchschnittliche Haushalt spart.
- Studie über private Haushalte.
Amorces de conversation
"Wie teilt ihr euch den Haushalt bei euch zu Hause auf?"
"Findest du, dass Kinder im Haushalt helfen sollten?"
"Hast du ein Haushaltsbuch, um deine Ausgaben zu kontrollieren?"
"Welches Haushaltsgerät ist für dich am wichtigsten?"
"Was hältst du vom aktuellen Bundeshaushalt der Regierung?"
Sujets d'écriture
Beschreibe einen typischen Tag in deinem Haushalt. Wer macht welche Aufgaben?
Ist es wichtig, einen ausgeglichenen Haushalt zu haben? Warum oder warum nicht?
Welche Haushaltsgeräte haben dein Leben am meisten verändert?
Wie hat sich die Struktur der Haushalte in deinem Land in den letzten 20 Jahren verändert?
Stell dir vor, du müsstest den Haushalt einer ganzen Stadt planen. Was wären deine Prioritäten?
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, 'Haushalt' is most commonly used to mean the group of people living together or the chores they do. However, in the news, it almost always refers to a government's financial budget. You have to look at the context to be sure.
'Hausarbeit' refers to specific tasks like cleaning or a term paper. 'Haushalt' is the broader term for the household as a unit and its management. For example, you 'do the Haushalt' (chores) but you 'write a Hausarbeit' (paper).
The most natural way is 'den Haushalt machen'. You can also say 'Hausarbeit erledigen', but 'den Haushalt machen' is very common in daily conversation.
'Haushalt' is masculine: *der* Haushalt. Even though 'Haus' is neuter (*das*), the compound noun takes the gender of the last part, 'Halt', which is masculine.
It means a single-person household. It is a statistical term for someone who lives alone and manages their own home and finances independently.
Yes, it is used to describe a balance or system, such as 'Wasserhaushalt' (water balance) or 'Energiehaushalt' (metabolism/energy balance) in a body or ecosystem.
A 'Haushaltsplan' is a budget plan. It lists all expected income and expenses for a specific period, used by families, companies, or governments.
You use the preposition 'im' (in + dative). Example: 'Ich helfe meiner Mutter im Haushalt.' (I help my mother with the housework/around the house.)
Literally a 'household hole', it is a common idiom for a budget deficit, meaning there is money missing from the planned budget.
The plural is 'die Haushalte'. For example: 'In dieser Stadt gibt es viele junge Haushalte.'
Teste-toi 192 questions
Describe your household in three sentences.
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Write a short note asking your roommate to help with chores.
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Explain why a 'Haushaltsplan' is useful.
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Write a sentence using 'Bundeshaushalt'.
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Describe the tasks involved in 'den Haushalt machen'.
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What does 'ein Loch im Haushalt' mean to you?
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Write a sentence with 'Haushaltsgeräte'.
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How do you split chores in your house?
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Translate: 'The city budget is very tight this year.'
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What is an 'Einpersonenhaushalt'?
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Write a formal sentence about budget cuts.
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Use the word 'Haushaltshilfe' in a sentence.
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Translate: 'Household waste must be separated.'
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Write a sentence about 'Wasserhaushalt'.
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Explain 'Haushaltsführung'.
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Write a sentence with 'Haushaltswaren'.
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Translate: 'I manage the household alone.'
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Describe a 'Haushaltsloch' in a company.
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Use 'Haushaltsbuch' in a sentence.
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Write a sentence about 'Haushaltsdisziplin'.
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Say: 'Ich mache den Haushalt.'
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Say: 'Hilfst du mir im Haushalt?'
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Say: 'Wir brauchen einen Haushaltsplan.'
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Say: 'Der Haushalt ist dieses Jahr knapp.'
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Say: 'Wo sind die Haushaltsgeräte?'
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Say: 'Er führt den Haushalt allein.'
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Say: 'Wir haben ein Loch im Haushalt.'
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Say: 'Der Bundeshaushalt wurde verabschiedet.'
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Say: 'Ich brauche eine Haushaltshilfe.'
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Say: 'Das ist ein Einpersonenhaushalt.'
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Say: 'Wir führen ein Haushaltsbuch.'
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Say: 'Die Haushaltskosten steigen.'
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Say: 'Der Haushalt muss ausgeglichen sein.'
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Say: 'Wie viele Haushalte gibt es?'
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Say: 'Ich schmeiße den Haushalt.'
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Say: 'Haushaltsabfälle bitte trennen.'
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Say: 'Der Wasserhaushalt ist wichtig.'
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Say: 'Eine solide Haushaltsführung.'
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Say: 'Der Haushalt der Natur.'
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Say: 'Alles im Haushalt haben.'
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Listen to the word: 'Haushalt'. What is the gender?
Listen: 'Wir müssen den Haushalt machen.' What are they going to do?
Listen: 'Der Haushalt ist knapp.' Does the speaker have a lot of money?
Listen: 'Haushaltsgeräte sind im Angebot.' What is on sale?
Listen: 'Bundeshaushalt'. Is this about a home or a country?
Listen: 'Haushaltshilfe'. Is this a person or a tool?
Listen: 'Loch im Haushalt'. Is this a positive or negative thing?
Listen: 'Haushalt führen'. What is the verb used?
Listen: 'Einpersonenhaushalt'. How many people live there?
Listen: 'Haushaltsbuch'. What is it for?
Listen: 'Haushaltssperre'. Can they spend money now?
Listen: 'Haushalte'. Is this singular or plural?
Listen: 'Wasserhaushalt'. What is it about?
Listen: 'Haushaltsabfälle'. What should you do with them?
Listen: 'Haushaltsplan'. What is being planned?
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Summary
Der Haushalt is a multi-purpose word meaning both 'the home/chores' and 'the budget'. Use 'im Haushalt helfen' for daily chores and 'der Bundeshaushalt' for national finances.
- Der Haushalt primarily means household or housekeeping chores.
- It is a masculine noun (der) and its plural is die Haushalte.
- Commonly used verbs include führen (manage) and machen (do).
- It also refers to a financial budget in political and economic contexts.
Gender Tip
Always remember it is 'der Haushalt'. A good way to remember is that 'Halt' (stop/hold) is masculine, and the last part of a German compound noun always determines the gender.
Natural Phrasing
To sound like a native, use 'den Haushalt schmeißen' when talking about managing a busy home. It sounds more dynamic than just 'machen'.
Compound Power
Learn 'Haushalts-' as a prefix. You can attach it to almost anything: -kasse (cash), -plan (plan), -hilfe (help), -geräte (appliances).
News Context
When you hear 'Haushalt' on the news, think 'Budget'. It's almost never about cleaning when politicians are talking!
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