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In Germany, what work is carried out by a "putzfrau"?

Question #151005. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Apr 27 2024.
Originally posted Apr 27 2024 8:39 PM.

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A domestic cleaning person, a housemaid. Putzfrau can also be male despite the gender of the word being feminine. On rare occasions, Putzmann can be used for male housecleaners. In English, the term putz is often an insult for someone who is not very bright.

link https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/german-english/putzfrau
Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Apr 27 2024.
Apr 27 2024, 8:42 PM
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