house servant

• Historischer Begriff für einen im Haushalt angestellten Diener, der häusliche Pflichten und Dienste in einem Privathaushalt verrichtet. Heute gilt der Ausdruck als veraltet und wurde weitgehend durch Begriffe wie „Haushaltshilfe“, „Hausangestellte“ oder „Dienstbote“ ersetzt.

A historical term for a domestic worker employed to perform household chores and services within a private residence. The phrase is now considered outdated and has largely been replaced by terms such as 'domestic worker,' 'housekeeper,' or 'maid.'

1. Domestic workerB2formal

   A person employed to perform household duties such as cleaning, cooking, and other chores within a private residence.

   Hausangestellter

   • The house servant prepared the meals and cleaned the rooms daily.
   • In the 19th century, many wealthy families employed several house servants.
   • She worked as a house servant for a large estate.