House help: meaning, definitions and examples

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house help

 

[ haʊs hɛlp ]

Context #1

domestic

A person, typically a woman, employed to help with housework.

Synonyms

cleaner, housekeeper, maid

Examples of usage

  • She hired a house help to clean the house twice a week.
  • The house help is responsible for cooking meals and doing laundry.
Context #2

general

A service provided by an organization or agency to assist with household tasks.

Synonyms

domestic assistance, home help, housekeeping service

Examples of usage

  • The elderly couple received house help from a local charity organization.
  • The house help included assistance with grocery shopping and basic home maintenance.

Translations

Translations of the word "house help" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ajuda doméstica

🇮🇳 घरेलू मदद

🇩🇪 Hausarbeit

🇮🇩 bantuan rumah tangga

🇺🇦 домашня допомога

🇵🇱 pomoc domowa

🇯🇵 家事手伝い

🇫🇷 aide ménagère

🇪🇸 ayuda doméstica

🇹🇷 ev yardımı

🇰🇷 가사 도움

🇸🇦 مساعدة منزلية

🇨🇿 domácí pomoc

🇸🇰 domáca pomoc

🇨🇳 家务帮助

🇸🇮 gospodinjska pomoč

🇮🇸 heimilishjálp

🇰🇿 үй көмекші

🇬🇪 სახლში დახმარება

🇦🇿 ev köməyi

🇲🇽 ayuda doméstica

Word origin

The term 'house help' originated from the concept of household assistance, which has been a common practice throughout history. In earlier times, household help was often provided by servants or hired workers who assisted with various domestic tasks. Over time, the role of house help has evolved to encompass a wide range of services, from cleaning and cooking to caregiving and home maintenance. Today, house help continues to play a valuable role in supporting individuals and families with their daily needs.