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chores

chores

Meaning of chores

household tasks

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EN-UK/ə ˈtʃɔːz/
EN-US/ə ˈtʃɔrz/
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chores with Russian translation

chores usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

У него простые домашние обязанности, например кормить кошку каждый день.

He has simple chores like feeding the cat every day.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Мы справедливо разделили домашние обязанности на выходные между соседями по квартире.

We divided the weekend chores between the roommates fairly.

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chores belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

choresдомашние обязанности
messбеспорядок
trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина
wipeпротирать
turn onвключать

chores synonyms

Related words worth learning together

housework
focuses on cleaning, washing, cooking — everyday domestic tasks
household tasks
practical tasks done around the house (cooking, cleaning, shopping)
duties
formal or general responsibilities; not limited to household tasks
responsibilities
broader term for things someone is expected to take care of (can be personal, work, or home)
obligations
implies a duty that is required or expected, sometimes legal or moral
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🇬🇧en

focuses on cleaning, washing, cooking — everyday domestic tasks

A2Very Often

She does the housework every evening.

H
🇬🇧en
household tasks

practical tasks done around the house (cooking, cleaning, shopping)

A2Often

We divide household tasks between us.

🇬🇧en

formal or general responsibilities; not limited to household tasks

A2Often

He performs his duties as a parent and worker.

🇬🇧en

broader term for things someone is expected to take care of (can be personal, work, or home)

A2Often

Her responsibilities include looking after the children.

O
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obligations

implies a duty that is required or expected, sometimes legal or moral

A2Often

He has financial obligations to his family.

R
🇬🇧en
routine tasks

regular, repeated tasks which may be at home or work

A2Often

Filing papers is one of my routine tasks at work.

U
🇬🇧en
upkeep

maintenance and care to keep something in good condition; slightly formal

A2Rarely

The upkeep of the garden is a seasonal chore.

H
🇬🇧en
household management

managing the running of a household (budgeting, scheduling, supervising help)

A2Rarely

Good household management helps the family save money.

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How to pronounce chores and what this word means

chores means chores. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce chores

/ə ˈtʃɔːz/

chores translation

chores

chores examples

He has simple chores like feeding the cat every day.

chores transcription

/ə ˈtʃɔːz/, /ə ˈtʃɔrz/

Questions about this word

chores meaning: what does it mean?

household tasks

chores pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

chores is pronounced as /ə ˈtʃɔːz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

chores definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

He has simple chores like feeding the cat every day. Translation: У него простые домашние обязанности, например кормить кошку каждый день.

Is chores part of Household Chores vocabulary?

Yes, chores can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is chores part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, chores can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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