No. 8,606 in Dutch
huisvader
Housefather; a stay-at-home dad or head of the household.
In a sentence
De huisvader verzorgt zijn gezin terwijl zijn partner werkt.
The stay-at-home father takes care of his family while his partner works.
Here 'huisvader' refers to a man whose primary role is to manage household responsibilities, emphasizing a domestic caretaker function.
Een huisvader had destijds de verantwoordelijkheid om het huishouden te beschermen.
A housefather at that time had the responsibility of protecting the household.
In this context, 'huisvader' is used to describe a historically typical role of a father ensuring safety and oversight of the family's well-being.
Als huisvader is hij verantwoordelijk voor de dagelijkse boodschappen en kookt hij avondeten.
As a stay-at-home dad, he is responsible for the daily groceries and cooks dinner.
Here 'huisvader' highlights the day-to-day management of household tasks by the father.
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