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chores

 

[ tʃɔːrz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

daily routine

Chores are small tasks or jobs that need to be done regularly, often around the house or in a specific environment.

Synonyms

duties, responsibilities, tasks

Examples of usage

  • I have to do my chores before I can go out with my friends.
  • One of my chores is to take out the garbage every Monday.
  • She divided the chores among the family members to make sure everything gets done.

Translations

Translations of the word "chores" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tarefas domésticas

🇮🇳 घरेलू काम

🇩🇪 Hausarbeit

🇮🇩 pekerjaan rumah

🇺🇦 домашні справи

🇵🇱 prace domowe

🇯🇵 家事

🇫🇷 corvées

🇪🇸 quehaceres

🇹🇷 ev işleri

🇰🇷 집안일

🇸🇦 الأعمال المنزلية

🇨🇿 domácí práce

🇸🇰 domáce práce

🇨🇳 家务

🇸🇮 gospodinjska opravila

🇮🇸 heimilisstörf

🇰🇿 үй шаруасы

🇬🇪 საყოფაცხოვრებო საქმეები

🇦🇿 ev işləri

🇲🇽 quehaceres

Etymology

The word 'chores' originated from Middle English 'cherre', meaning 'work, labor, task'. Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to small daily tasks or jobs. Chores are often associated with household duties and responsibilities, reflecting the routine maintenance required in daily life.

See also: chore.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,143, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.