häuslich
domestic
Relating to the house, household, or family.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Geburt des Kindes übernahm er mehr häusliche Pflichten.
After the birth of the child, he took on more domestic duties.
häuslich
domestic
häuslich – häuslicher – am häuslichsten
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Meanings
häuslich
home-loving
Describes a person who likes being at home and feels most comfortable there.
EXAMPLE
Seit er pensioniert ist, ist er sehr häuslich geworden und verlässt das Haus nur noch selten.
Since he retired, he has become very home-loving and rarely leaves the house anymore.
sich häuslich niederlassen
to settle down
To set oneself up in a place in order to live there for a longer time and create a home.
EXAMPLE
Nach Jahren des Reisens wollten sie sich endlich irgendwo häuslich niederlassen.
After years of traveling, they finally wanted to settle down somewhere.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry häuslich, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | häuslich |
|---|---|
| comparative | häuslicher |
| superlative | am häuslichsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word structure
The adjective 'häuslich' (domestic) is derived directly from the noun 'das Haus' (the house). The ending '-lich' turns the noun into an adjective and means 'in the manner of a house' or 'belonging to the house'.
EXAMPLE
Er ist ein sehr häuslicher Typ und liebt es, zu Hause zu kochen.
He is a very home-loving type and loves cooking at home.
Usage pattern
There are two main uses: 'häuslich' (home-loving/domestic) can describe a person who likes being at home. But it can also describe activities or things that belong to the household.
EXAMPLE
Mein Bruder ist nicht sehr häuslich und immer unterwegs.
My brother is not very home-loving and is always out and about.
Das Führen des Haushaltsbuchs ist eine häusliche Aufgabe.
Keeping the household budget book is a domestic task.
Typical collocations
In connection with the household, 'häuslich' (domestic) is often used in fixed combinations. Common examples are 'häusliche Pflichten' (domestic duties), 'häusliche Arbeit' (housework/domestic work), or the serious term 'häusliche Gewalt' (domestic violence).
EXAMPLE
Am Wochenende erledige ich meist die häusliche Arbeit.
On the weekend, I usually do the housework.
Das Thema häusliche Gewalt wird in der Gesellschaft offen diskutiert.
The topic of domestic violence is openly discussed in society.
Fixed expression
The expression 'sich häuslich niederlassen' means to establish a permanent home. The verb here is 'sich niederlassen' (to settle down), and 'häuslich' describes the manner more precisely.
EXAMPLE
Nach vielen Umzügen wollen wir uns nun in dieser Stadt häuslich niederlassen.
After many moves, we now want to settle down in this city.
Compare with
häuslich vs familiär
familial / familiar
Both words can suit a situation in a private family setting. „Familiär“ emphasizes the family or a personal, warm familiarity, while „häuslich“ refers more strongly to the home, household, and domestic life. Use „familiär“ for the atmosphere and „häuslich“ for the domestic setting.
häuslich
Bei der Feier herrschte eine ruhige häusliche Atmosphäre.
There was a calm domestic atmosphere at the celebration.
familiär
Bei der Feier herrschte eine familiäre und herzliche Atmosphäre.
There was a family-like and warm atmosphere at the celebration.
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