Häusliches

Häusliches is a German adjective meaning domestic or house-hold related, referring to the home, private life, or the household sphere. It is used in everyday language as well as in legal, sociological, and policy contexts. The term can also be used as a noun in the form Das Häusliche, denoting the domestic sphere or private life in a general sense.

Origin and form: Häusliches derives from Haus (house) with the common adjective suffix -lich. When declined, it follows standard German adjective endings. Examples include: das häusliche Leben, die häusliche Umgebung, der häusliche Alltag, die häuslichen Aufgaben.

Usage notes: In attributive position before a noun, häusliches or häusliche is used and inflected according to gender, number, and case. For instance: das häusliche Leben, die häusliche Umgebung, der häusliche Alltag, die häuslichen Aufgaben. The noun form Das Häusliche appears in contexts contrasting the private sphere with the public, such as Öffentliche vs. Häusliches, or in sociological discussions of home life.

Common phrases: häusliche Gewalt (domestic violence), häusliche Arbeit or Haushaltsarbeiten (household chores), häusliches Umfeld (domestic environment). The term is neutral in itself, but the surrounding context can imply sensitive or normative topics about private life, family, or the home.

See also: Häusliche Gewalt, Haushalt, Private Sphäre, Domestic life.